| Description | Upright shrub with large saucer shaped flowers that bloom from July until frost. Has dark pink flowers with a dark red eye. Valuable as a specimen plant. Prefers well-drained soil. Hardy to -25°F Maximum Elevation: 6,000 ft. |
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| SKU | ALT-APH |
| Mature Size (generic) | SHRUB (6-10') |
| Fall Color | No |
| Features | Showy Flowers, Attracts Songbirds, Attracts Butterflies |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Light Needs | Partial Sun, Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7 |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 6-10 ft. |
| Mature Width | 5-6 ft. |
| Name | Aphrodite Rose of Sharon (Althea) |
| Flower Color Group | Pink |




