Is Hibiscus syriacus a deciduous tree or an evergreen tree? You'll understand after reading this
Hibiscus syriacus is a deciduous shrub, 3-4 m tall. Hibiscus syriacus is a very common shrub flower species in gardens, native to the central provinces of China, and cultivated everywhere. In landscaping it can be used as a flowering hedge-type green hedge, and can be planted alone or in groups.
I. Propagation methods of Hibiscus syriacus
The propagation methods of Hibiscus syriacus include sowing, layering, cuttings and division, but in production, cutting propagation and division propagation are mainly used.
1. Division
Before sprouting in early spring, dig up vigorous mature clumps, take 3 main branches as 1 clump, and plant at a spacing of 50×60 cm between plants and rows.
2. Cuttings
Spring cutting propagation is generally used, and it blooms in summer and autumn of the same year. After the local temperature steadily passes 15°C, select 1-2 year old healthy branches that have not yet sprouted, and cut them into small sections 15-20 cm long. When cutting, prepare a small stick, pre-poke small holes according to the plant and row spacing, then insert the Hibiscus syriacus branches, and water thoroughly immediately after inserting.
II. Varieties of Hibiscus syriacus
1. Pink-purple double-flowered Hibiscus syriacus
Pink-purple double-flowered Hibiscus syriacus is a form under Hibiscus syriacus of the genus Hibiscus in the Malvaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with fast growth and can be planted once and harvested for many years. It is distributed in Shandong and other places in mainland China.
2. Short-bracted Hibiscus syriacus
Short-bracted Hibiscus syriacus has a wedge-shaped base, very small filamentous bracteoles, 3-5 mm long and 0.5-1 mm wide; flowers are light purple, single-flowered. It is distributed in Guangdong, Fujian and Shandong provinces.
3. Elegant Hibiscus syriacus
Elegant Hibiscus syriacus has pink flowers, double-flowered, 6-7 cm in diameter. It is produced in Hebei, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces, all cultivated.
4. Large-flowered Hibiscus syriacus
Large-flowered Hibiscus syriacus has peach-red flowers, single-flowered. It is produced in Guangxi, Fujian, Jiangxi and Jiangsu and other provinces and regions, all cultivated.
In addition, peony Hibiscus syriacus, white single-flowered Hibiscus syriacus, long-bracted Hibiscus syriacus, etc. are also common cultivated varieties.