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rose of sharon

  • There are over 200 species of hibiscus, and they are beloved because of their big showy flowers and green, clean-looking foliage. They fall into three different major categories: tropical, perennial and hardy.
  • Male hummers are extremely aggressive. They even stab each other!
  • Thanks to many years of dedicated plant hybridizing, it is now possible to have four seasons of color in our gardens.