In The Garden: Would love to know what to call this flowering shrub/bush

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Delta, Jul 24, 2012.

  1. Delta

    Delta Member

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    Hi All,

    Have have searched the internet looking for this flowering 10 foot shrub. I have attached two picture as it is now beginning to bloom. My soil is highly acidic ; I am thinking some kind of Azalea but this is a very large shrub.

    Any ideas would be greatly welcomed.

    Thank you
     

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I think it's a double Hibiscus syriacus.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Azaleas do not produce lobed leaves.
     
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  4. Andrey Zharkikh

    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    The flower bud is definitely one of a hibiscus.
     
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