Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best flowering in full sun
• Tolerates partial shade but may produce fewer blooms

Bloom Time:

• Mid-summer to early fall
• Large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Size:

Height: 8 to 12 feet. Can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or tree form.
Width: 4 to 10 feet. Upright, vase-shaped habit.

Attributes:

• Long-lasting, colorful blooms in late summer
• Tolerates heat, humidity, and urban conditions
• Can be grown as a shrub or trained into a small tree
• Attracts pollinators and adds tropical flair to temperate gardens
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types
• Water regularly during establishment, then only during dry spells
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage new growth
• Deadhead to promote continuous blooming (optional)

Pest watch:

• Monitor for Japanese beetles, aphids, and leaf spot