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Rose-of-Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus


Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9   View Map
  • Is hardy and easy to grow
  • Produces 5-petaled, trumpet-shaped, single or double flowers that are white, pink, red, purple or violet
  • Blooms late spring through early fall
  • Can be pruned to create a single-trunked, small specimen tree
  • Features medium to dark green leaves, often with a coarsely toothed margin
  • Grows in a vase shape
  • Tolerates aerosol salt and occasional wet or drought periods
  • Requires little pruning
  • Needs ample moisture and protection from midday/afternoon sun to flower at its best
  • Can be planted 2–3' apart to create a single row hedge

Tree Details

Shape

Vase

Growth Speed

Medium

Scientific Name

Hibiscus syriacus

Mature Height

8' - 12'

Mature Spread

6' - 10'

Shipping Height

1' - 1'6"

Highlights

This hardy hibiscus is an easy-to-grow shrub. It is valued for its tight, upright form and large summer blossoms, adding color to the landscape when few other plants are in bloom. Flowers are trumpet-shaped and come in a variety of colors including white, pink, red, purple and violet.

The rose-of-sharon is suited to formal or informal plantings, groupings, shrub borders, hedges and screens.

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Moist, Well Drained

Wildlife Value

Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers.

History/Lore

The rose-of-sharon is native to China and India. The name hibiscus is from an ancient Greek name for "mallow," for this plant was thought to resemble the mallow blossom. Many cultivars of this species have been introduced.

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