Minerva Rose of Sharon Althea Shrub "barberry" spread a layer of mulch

spread a layer of mulch over the surrounding soil to preserve moisture

handsome red pops of color alongside its yellow autumnal foliage

But don't wait - Yellow Rhododendrons are hard to find

you get a hassle-free focal point specimen for plant beds

Minerva Rose of Sharon Althea Shrub "barberry" spread a layer of mulchFull, Hibiscus Style Blooms for Weeks Why Minerva Rose of Sharon Althea Shrubs? Pinkish lavender blooms meet colorful red centers on dark green foliage, creating amazing contrast for your landscape. And unlike other flowering plants, the Minerva Rose of Sharon Althea produces few seeds meaning no mess and a profusion of blooms. And it's stood the test of time. The U. S. National Arboretum introduced the Minerva Rose of Sharon Althea Shrub in 1986 as a