Minerva Rose of Sharon Althea Shrub

Minerva is a deciduous Rose of Sharon shrub, Hibiscus syriacus ‘Minerva’, with lavender flowers and vivid red centers. It blooms in summer and develops into a substantial garden shrub, with a reported mature size of about 6–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. ## Planting and Display The cultivar profile describes Minerva as a sun-loving shrub with a broad garden presence and showy lavender flowers. Its listed mature height and spread vary slightly from the current rounded garden estimates, so allow room for a full-sized shrub rather than planting it tightly against a path or building. [Minerva cultivar profile](https://www.pepiniere.ca/en/products/hibiscus-syriacus-minerva) ## Seasonal Interest Minerva is deciduous and flowers in summer. The species also produces showy flowers in several colors across its cultivars; this selection is distinguished by its lavender petals and red center. [North Carolina State Extension: Rose of Sharon](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-syriacus/common-name/rose-of-sharon/) ## Maintenance Choose a sunny or partly shaded site with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and during prolonged dry spells; the cultivar listing describes established plants as heat and drought tolerant. A site with adequate room and drainage supports healthy growth and seasonal flowering.