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Paraplu Violet® rose of Sharon. Photo by Proven Winners.
Hibiscus plants aren’t only for the tropics. In fact, some hardy hibiscus varieties, like the popular rose of Sharon, can overwinter outdoors in temperatures as cold as 20° below zero.
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BASICS
Botanical name:
Hibiscus syriacus
Common names:
Rose of Sharon, shrub althea; also shares the common name hardy hibscus with Hibiscus moschuetos.
Zones:
Generally 5-9, with some exceptions.
Height/Spread:
8 to 12 feet tall, 6 to 10 feet wide, depending on the variety
Exposure:
Full sun to partial afternoon shade (best flowering in full sun).
Soil:
Prefers moist, yet well-drained soil; mulch to help retain moisture.
Bloom Time:
Rose of Sharon bushes start blooming in July and continue into fall or until the first frost.
Flower Color:
Shades of white, pink, red, and purple; sometimes with a contrasting throat.
Foliage:
Deciduous; with medium-green, heart- or maple-shaped leaves, although there are a few exceptions.
PLANTING
Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon. Photo by: Proven Winners
When to plant:
Rose of Sharon
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Rose of Sharon
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Hibiscussyriacus
rose of Sharon
A medium to large, deciduous shrub up to 4m tall with an upright habit. Lobed leaves appear in late spring and large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, blue and white with conspicuous protruding tubes of stamens open in succession from midsummer into autumn
Other common names
althaea frutexshrubby althaea
see moreSyrian hibiscus
Syrian mallow
Synonyms
Althaeasyriaca hort.Ultimate height
2.5â4 metresTime to ultimate height
10â20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5â4 metresMoisture
Moist but wellâdrained, WellâdrainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralStem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
Spring | Green | ||
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Summer | Blue Pink Red White | Green | |
Autumn | Blue Pink Red White | Green | |
Winter |
Aspect
Southâfacing or Westâfacing
Exposure
ShelteredHardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Hibiscus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, annuals or perennials, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers over a long flowering season
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Asia