Rose of Sharon Care and Description




    The Rose of Sharon or "althaea" (althea) Hibiscus syriacus. This plant does very well in the desert southwest. Generally they will usually bloom late spring and continue blooming till late fall. It is a deciduous plant and once established is drought tolerant. They have large tropical like blooms. It should be fertilized in late spring, summer and fall.

    You can prune the bottom suckers to make it into a one trunk small tree. It loves full sun and well drained organic type soil. They can get up to 10' tall but their are some cultivars that stay shorter.

    Color Your World nurseries will usually have these type of shrubs in stock. They are a good choice for a stand alone shrub specimen. If you have questions regarding your shrubs please contact us.

    Purchase online Rose of Sharon shrubs from Naturehills below. Click photo for more information and zone requirements.


    Ardens Rose of Sharon

    Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'
    Zone: '5 - 9'
    Sun: Full Sun - Partial Sun

    "The Ardens Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Ardens, is an upright, deciduous shrub is that is vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that typically gr... more

    Chiffon White Rose of Sharon

    Scientific Name: Hibiscus 'White Chiffon'
    Zone: '5 - 9'
    Sun: Full Sun

    "The Hibiscus Chiffon White, 'Hibiscus Chiffon White', also known as Rose of Sharon, a Proven Winners selection, produce large single white flowers ad... more

    Diana Rose of Sharon

    Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'
    Zone: '5 - 9'
    Sun: Full Sun - Partial Sun

    "The Diana Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Diana, is an upright, deciduous shrub that is a vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows... more

    Jeanne D Arc Rose of Sharon

    Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Jeanne d'Arc'
    Zone: '5 - 9'
    Sun: Full Sun - Partial Sun

    "The Jeanne D'Arc Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Jeanne D'Arc, is an upright, deciduous shrub that is vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that typ... more

    Lucy Rose of Sharon

    Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'
    Zone: '5 - 9'
    Sun: Full Sun - Partial Sun

    "The Lucy Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Lucy, is an upright, deciduous shrub that is a vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 8... more

    Morning Star Rose of Sharon

    Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Morning Star'
    Zone: '5 - 9'
    Sun: Full Sun - Partial Sun

    "The Morning Star Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Morning Star, is an upright, deciduous shrub that is a vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that t... more

    Paeonyflorus Rose of Sharon

    Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Paeonflora'
    Zone: '5 - 9'
    Sun: Full Sun - Partial Sun

    "The Paeonyflorus Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Paeonyflorus, is an upright, deciduous shrub that is a vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that t... more

     

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