This stunning shrub which grows to 6-9 feet was introduced by the U.S. Arboratum and will electrify your landscape with its 4"+ inch diameter flowers with deep red centers. It puts up quite a show with its firework display of Hollyhock-like ever blooming showy flowers in the months of July through September. other names include: Aphrodite Althea Height - 6 - 9 feet Spread 5 - 7 feet Hardiness Zones - 5 - 8 Bloom color - pink shades Easy to care for Ornamental / Decorative scientific name - Hibiscus syriacus