1 Gal. Azurri Blue Satin Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) Live Shrub, Blue Flowers

Hi Garden Friend Thanks for asking! Yes, Azurri Blue Satin can grow in containers, and a 20-gallon container should work well for this plant. This rose of Sharon is described as a "Thriller" for container designs, meaning it works beautifully as a centerpiece plant. Since it grows 8–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide at maturity in the landscape, a 20-gallon container will provide adequate root space, especially if you're willing to repot it as it grows or manage its size through pruning. Container Growing Tips: -Use well-drained potting soil -Ensure the container has drainage holes -Apply a controlled-release fertilizer for shrubs in spring -You may need supplemental liquid fertilizer in mid-summer -Prune as needed in early spring to shape and manage size The plant is heat, drought, and salt tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for container gardening. I'm including a link to our Guide to growing hibiscus in pots: https://help.provenwinnersdirect.com/s/article/Guide-to-Growing-Hibiscus-in-Containers As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Garden Friend, During the winter months here in southeast Michigan, we keep our shrubs and perennials in cooler greenhouses where they go dormant. This dormancy usually lasts from November to April at our greenhouses, so what you're seeing is completely normal. 😊 During dormancy, plants go inactive and conserve their energy for the next growing season. This happens naturally as seasons and weather change. If you live in a cooler climate, store your dormant plants in a cool, dark place like a garage or basement where they are shielded from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Check the soil moisture frequently and water lightly when it feels dry to the touch. Avoid soaking the roots as this can lead to rot. In the spring, when the threat of frost has passed, you are safe to plant! To check if it's still healthy, simply do the Scratch Test! Gently scratch a small section of the main stem with your fingernail. If you see green underneath, your plant is alive and well, just resting until warmer days. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Lyndsay at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Lynn Thanks for asking! Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon is hardy in zones 5-9. South Florida would be zone 10 or 11 depending on your location. While hardiness zones are most often used to determine whether a plant can survive cold winter temperatures, they also determine if your zone is too warm for plants to thrive. If your zone is too cold for a plant, it won’t survive through the winter. Planting a cold hardy perennial in a zone that is warmer than the zone range specified for the plant is less cut and dry. If a plant is hardy in zones 5-9 and you plant it in zone 10, the most likely impacts are a lack of vigor, a lack of flowers and if the plant usually sets fruit, it is unlikely to set fruit. In other words, plants grown climates that are too warm tend not to thrive and waste away over time. Sometimes the plants do grow decently, but don’t flower or set fruit as you would expect them to. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Carrie Thanks for asking! Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon produces true blue flowers with magenta-purple centers throughout summer. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Garden Friend Thanks for asking! Rose of Sharon hibiscus are hardy in zones 5-9. You can locate your USDA hardiness zone by entering your zip code at this link: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi DenT Thanks for asking! Azurri Blue Satin Rose of Sharon blooms all summer until temperatures begin to cool off. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori ~ Proven Winners Direct

In my Zone 7b, it begins blooming in late July, and the final blooms open in late August or early September.

Hi there. Thanks for asking! Yes, you can order now and it will ship dormant and it can remain this way until ready to plant in spring. A shed or garage is usually a good place to store! And you can prune to shape as needed :) Please reach out to our team at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com if you have any further questions!

Hi Anette- thanks for asking! Our quart size shrubs are 5-8" at the time of shipment and we anticipate 1-2' of growth per season :) Please reach out to our team at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com with any other questions!