Althea, Blue Satin
Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina'
$54.98 – $249.98
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Marina’
Description
Altheas or Rose of Sharon are well known as a long-blooming, upright, vase-shaped shrubs. Typically grow 8-12’ tall, but can vary based on variety. Green foliage along upright stems. With a three month bloom time, Altheas have a supreme display of color with a range of virtually every flower color based on variety. They prefer moist, rich soil, but tolerate poor soils and summer drought. Best flower should be in full sun, but will tolerate part shade as well.By far the best blue variety, with dark purple throats. A vigorous grower with an upright, dense habit. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.For reference only:
#1 container : commonly known as a 1-gallon pot : 152 to 251 cubic inches.
#2 container : 320 to 474 cubic inches.
#3 container : 628 to 742 cubic inches.
#5 container : commonly known as a 5-gallon pot : 785 to 1242 cubic inches.
Pot Sizes (inches) | Pot Equivalent (U.S. Gallons) | Dry Soil Needed (Approx. cu.ft.) |
4″ pot | pint / 0.5 quart / .125 gallon | 0.01 ft3 |
5-6″ pot | quart / 0.25 gallon | 0.03 ft3 |
7-8″ pot | 1 gallon | 0.13 ft3 |
8.5″ pot | 2 gallon | 0.26 ft3 |
10″ pot | 3 gallon | 0.40 ft3 |
11″ pot | 4 gallon | 0.53 ft3 |
12″ pot | 5 gallon | 0.66 ft3 |
13″ pot | 6 gallon | 0.80 ft3 |
14″ pot | 7 gallon | 0.94 ft3 |
16″ pot | 10 gallon | 1.33 ft3 |
18″ pot | 15 gallon | 2.00 ft3 |
21″ pot | 20 gallon | 2.67 ft3 |
24″ pot | 25 gallon | 3.34 ft3 |
30″ pot | 30 gallon | 4.01 ft3 |
Pot Sizes (inches) | International (Liters) | |
4″ pot | .5 L [.473] | |
5-6″ pot | 1 L [.946] | |
7-8″ pot | 4L [3.78] | |
8.5″ pot | 7.5 L [7.57] | |
10″ pot | 11 L [11.35] | |
11″ pot | 15 L [15.14] | |
12″ pot | 19 L [18.92] | |
13″ pot | 22.5 L [22.71] | |
14″ pot | 26.5 L [26.49] | |
16″ pot | 38 L [37.85] | |
18″ pot | 57 L [56.78] | |
21″ pot | 75.5 L [75.70] | |
24″ pot | 94.5 L [94.63] | |
30″ pot | 113.5 L [113.56] |