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Absolutely the best blue Hibiscus we've ever seen! It's large, single, rich blue flowers are certain to draw attention. Superior to 'Blue Bird' which is a weak growing plant that is notoriously mixed up in the market. Blue Satin is a strong growing, uniform clone with rich color. Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. 

AWARDS: Award of Recommendation Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society.

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Hardiness:  USDA Zone 5

Bloom Time:  Mid-summer

Bloom Color: Large, single, rich royal blue.

Foliage Color:  Green

Size:  8-12 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide

Exposure:  Full sun

Soil: Grows in about any soil unless it is either really wet or dry.

Pruning: In late fall or early spring. Can be heavily pruned.

Watering: Medium moisture

Wildlife: None

Type: Deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. 

Uses: Late season color, groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, screens or hedges.

Breeders:  Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. 

A tremendous improvement in hardy Hibiscus.  Strong growing plants with lots of large, brightly colored blooms, the SATIN^® hibiscus are clearly superior to older, weaker varieties. Much more vigorous than older varieties.

BLUE SATIN^® is by far the best blue on the market.  The deep, rich color and large flowers are showier than those of other blue varieties.

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