Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon
–
Hibiscus syriacus
Althea
8
–
10 feet
4
–
6 feet
East Asia
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Medium
Flowering
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About This Plant
Sun/partial-shade; deciduous with late-appearing leaves and pink, purple, blue, or white hibiscus flowers early summer through fall. It can be trained to hedge or specimen tree form. Prune in early spring since it blooms on new wood. High heat tolerance; a very old-fashioned garden plant well adapted to deep or sandy soils as long as they’re well drained.
Maintenance
Since it blooms on new wood, spring pruning is helpful; training; some supplemental water may be appreciated in sun.
Features
Plant Type:
Large Shrub
Size:
8-10' H, 4-6' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Blue, Pink, Purple, White
Bloom Time:
May, June, July
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
Phlox drummondii
Echinacea purpurea
Malvaviscus drummondii
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