Hibiscus syriacus is an open and vase shaped deciduous shrub with arching branches.
The leaves vary in shape from slightly rhomboid to variably lobed, in autumn these turn a dull yellow colour before falling.
From late spring through to autumn it produces really pretty large (10cms) trumpet-shaped flowers that vary in colour (pink, crimson, white or violet-blue) with a deep red centre and form (singles, semis and doubles).
Although the blooms only last for one day, it flowers profusely and makes for a good background shrub as part of a border or as a semi-deciduous hedge or feature.
It prefers full sun and will tolerate anything from the harsh western sun to part shade.
This a low maintenance plant, once established it will tolerate frost, mild drought, pollution and neglect.
Probably the easiest way to get some tropical feel into almost any garden. Also one of the easiest plants to grow and propagate.