Rose of sharon 'Oiseau Bleu'

Hibiscus syriacus

How to grow Rose of sharon 'Oiseau Bleu'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Oiseau Bleu likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Oiseau Bleu is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Oiseau Bleu from seed

Transplanting Oiseau Bleu

Very prolific that will reseed very easily. Any seedlings that are not weeded out in their first year will be large enough to bloom in their second year. If propagation of the same color flower is wanted then growing from cutting is your alternative. Seed propagation will result in a variety of shades of blue, mauve, or even shades of lavender.1

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Oiseau Bleu is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Oiseau Bleu

Other Names for Rose of sharon 'Oiseau Bleu'

Blue Bird

Footnotes

1 paghat.com/roseofsharonblue.html

2 westonnurseries.com/Plant/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-birdsynonym-oiseau-bleu/