Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Hardy hibiscus, also known as shrubby mallows, provide a stunning display of colour late in the season when many other plants are starting to fade.

Hibiscus sinosyriacus 'Lilac Queen' bears pale lilac open flowers with darker red centres and yellow stamens. It's a compact plant, ideal for growing in containers on a sunny, sheltered patio, or at the front of a sunny border. For best results, grow Hibiscus sinosyriacus 'Lilac Queen' in full sun in moist but well-drained soil.

Plant calendar

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Take cuttingsyesyesyes

Hibiscus ‘Lilac queen’ and wildlife

Hibiscus ‘Lilac queen’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Hibiscus ‘Lilac queen’ poisonous?

Hibiscus ‘Lilac queen’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Hibiscus 'Lilac Queen'
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