5 Gallon Japanese Purple Althea (Mukuge) - 日本紫玉木槿-Living Plant - Autumn Deciduous - 秋天落叶 - Normal Leaf Drop 正常叶落

Our Japanese Purple Althea, for the sake of convenient shipping, may undergo some pruning. Please be aware of this when placing your order.

As autumn approaches, Althea is a deciduous plant, and its leaves will gradually fall off. This is a natural occurrence, so please don't mistake it for a lack of vitality.

Japanese Purple Althea, also known as 'Mukuge,' has an extended flowering period, spanning from June to October. Its flower resembles a peony, and its colors are quite diverse, ranging from blue-purple to purple-red. As the flowers bloom, their colors may shift. On the same plant, you may find both blue and purple flowers simultaneously. In hot summers, the flowers tend to be more purple-red, while in cooler autumn weather, they display a striking blue hue. This plant blooms prolifically, with flowers nearly every day during its peak season. Even when grown in pots, it readily bursts into bloom.

Purple Althea not only boasts a long flowering period, attractive flower shapes, and high bloom yield but is also easy to care for. It adapts well to various environments, tolerating both heat and cold, suitable for cultivation in both southern and northern regions of China. It isn't overly particular about soil quality and can thrive in standard garden soil. Routine care for Purple Althea is straightforward; it's hardier than roses, requiring moderate and frequent watering and light fertilization.

However, it's important to note that Purple Althea grows rapidly and requires regular pruning to control its shape. Additionally, some topping and pinching can stimulate the growth of more lateral branches, allowing each new branch to grow and flower simultaneously, resulting in a more impressive display for your enjoyment."

Chinese (Simplified):
"为了方便邮寄，我们的日本紫玉木槿可能会经过适度修剪，请在下单时注意此事。

随着秋天的临近，木槿是一种落叶植物，其叶片会逐渐脱落。这是一种自然现象，请不要将其误解为植物缺乏生机。

日本紫玉木槿，又称“牡丹木槿”，其花期很长，从6月延续至10月。花型酷似牡丹，花色多种多样，从蓝紫到紫红不一而足。随着花朵的开放，颜色也会逐渐变化。在同一株植物上，您可能同时看到蓝色和紫色的花朵。在炎炎夏日，花色更偏向紫红，而在凉爽的秋季，它们展现出引人注目的蓝色。这种植物盛开频繁，其盛花期几乎每天都有花朵。即使在盆栽中，它也能轻松开花。

紫玉木槿不仅花期长，花型吸引人，开花量大，而且养护容易。它适应各种环境，耐热耐寒，适合在中国南北各地栽培。它对土壤要求不苛刻，一般的园土都可以让其茁壮成活。紫玉木槿的日常养护很简单，比起玫瑰更为坚韧，需要适度而频繁的浇水和轻度施肥。

但需要注意的是，紫玉木槿生长迅速，需要定期修剪来控制其形状。此外，适量的打顶和摘心可以刺激更多的侧枝生长，使每个新侧枝在生长的同时开花，从而增强了观赏效果。