Althea 'Blueberry Smoothie™' PP26662

Beautiful double bluish-purple blueberry flowers and green serrated leaves adorn this upright shrub summer through fall. Water thoroughly and then mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. New plantings require more frequent watering than established plants. Wind, temperature, and soil are factors to consider in watering. Matures at 8 feet by 4 feet wide. Easily adapts to various soil types and tolerates drought. Excellent for mass plantings.

USDA Z5 - Cold Hardy to -10 to -20(F)

• Light: Full and partial sun
• Water: Average
• Fertilizer: Once a month
• Height: 8 feet
• Spacing: 4 feet