Hibiscus syriacus bonsai (6)

Presentation

Hibiscus bonsai (Hibiscus syriacus) 49 cm tall, with around 30 years of cultivation behind it and a pale trunk that splits into two main branches about twenty centimetres from the soil. The summer flowering, lilac with a purple throat, is what sets it apart from other deciduous Mediterranean species. Ideal for anyone looking for an already shaped outdoor specimen, with an 8 cm nebari and a stable root base.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Hibiscus syriacus (rose of Sharon)
• Style: informal upright with twin trunk, rounded canopy
• Height of the plant alone: 49 cm
• Nebari: 8 cm
• Age: about 30 years
• Pot: round, 31 cm diam. x 8.5 cm high
• Pot material: ivory glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 9.2 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care level: medium, suitable for those with a few seasons of experience

How to care for it

Keep it outdoors all year round in a sunny spot: that is where the hibiscus produces the greatest number of buds, from June to September. In midsummer the 31 cm wide bowl dries out quickly and a second watering in the evening may be needed, while in winter, once the leaves have dropped, water only when the substrate feels dry on the surface.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive exactly the plant in the photograph?

Yes, this hibiscus bonsai is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the images show the very plant that will be packed and shipped. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different: pruning, pinching and the normal seasonal cycle change the canopy and flowering through the year. If you are wondering what plant this is, it is the hardy rose of Sharon, a deciduous shrub grown here as a bonsai.

How much does it weigh and how is it shipped?

The total weight, plant and pot together, is 9.2 kg. It travels in reinforced packaging: the stoneware pot is secured at the base and the canopy protected, so that a 49 cm tall specimen does not shift during transport.

Can it be kept indoors?

No, the rose of Sharon is a deciduous outdoor species: it loses its leaves in autumn and needs a cold winter rest. A balcony, terrace or garden is fine all year round; in very exposed areas we suggest a spot sheltered from icy winds.

What is included

• Hibiscus bonsai (Hibiscus syriacus) in a round ivory glazed stoneware pot 31 cm diam. x 8.5 cm high, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping