Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minsyble9'
Chateau de Versailles Rose of Sharon
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Height
- 5 to 6 feet
- Width
- 3 to 4 feet
- Flower color
- Blue-violet blooms with a deep red-violet center and prominent stamen
- Foliage color
- Deep green foliage that transitions to golden hues in autumn
- Bloom time
- Early summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune as needed to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
About this plant
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minsyble9,' commonly known as Chateau de Versailles Rose of Sharon, is a stunning addition to any garden with its unique blue-violet flowers adorned with a deep red-violet center and a prominent stamen. It blooms from early summer through fall, offering long-lasting color that enhances borders, island beds, or container plantings.
The Chateau de Versailles was introduced to provide a distinctive and elegant flowering shrub option for gardeners. Its vase-shaped growth habit and profuse blooming make it particularly effective in ornamental landscapes. The origin of its name reflects its regal appearance, reminiscent of the grandeur associated with the famous French palace.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cottage Gardens
Companion plants
Hebe · Flowering quince · Crocus · Matilija poppy · Mallow · Sweet William
Design tip
The blue-violet flowers offer an opportunity for a cool-toned summer planting. Continue the palette with lavender and blue-flowering perennials, then use burgundy foliage sparingly to echo the deep red-violet centers and add depth.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the Oregon Display Garden at Monrovia.
