Raspberry Smoothie Althea

Raspberry Smoothie Althea is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its abundant raspberry-pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer through fall. Its glossy green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the blooms, adding texture and seasonal interest to flower beds and landscapes. This deciduous shrub grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide, forming a dense, upright habit that works beautifully as a focal point, border, or accent planting. Raspberry Smoothie Althea combines bold color, textured foliage, and reliable growth, making it a standout addition to any flower bed or landscape.

• Deciduous flowering shrub
• Upright, dense growth habit
• Vibrant raspberry-pink blooms mid-summer through fall
• Glossy green foliage enhances floral display
• Excellent for flower beds, patios, or landscape accents

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, Raspberry Smoothie Althea provides consistent color, structure, and seasonal beauty in flower beds and landscapes.

The "Smoothie" series of Althea are double-flowered varieties; because the reproductive parts of the flower are replaced by extra petals (the "double" look), they rarely produce viable seeds which also includes the Blueberry Smoothie, Peppermint Smoothie and Strawberry Smoothie.