Hibiscus 'Aphrodite' Rose of Sharon is most often six to eight feet tall, but can grow to ten feet & if not pruned to remain narrower, can reach outward to a six foot width. Cold hardy at minus 20 to 10 degrees, it suited to USDA zones 5-9. It should be fertilized with restraint as overfeeding gets only a lusher leaf growth rather than better flowers. 'Aphrodite's' blooms are 3 to 4 inch wide singles, rosy pink with magenta throats. The wild form of the Rose of Sharon can self-seed aggressively in conditions it adores, but the majority of the cultivars seed poorly if at all & 'Aphrodite' in particular is completely sterile. For other althaeas that do seed, the small pods cling to the naked branches until at some point in winter they burst their casings to sew the easily germinated seeds in the vicinity, there being no leaves on the branches at this time so that the seeds will toss themselves as far as possible without interference.