Commonly called rose of Sharon, this lovely plant is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 8-12’ tall. It may be trained as a small tree or espalier. Showy, hollyhock-like, 5-petaled flowers appear over a long, early-summer to fall bloom period.
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Prefers moist, organically rich soils, but tolerates poor soils and some drought. Very tolerant of summer heat and humidity.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Hibiscus |
Foliage: |
Deciduous |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun to Part Shade |
Moisture/Soil: |
Well Drained |
Bloom Time: |
Summer |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Upright |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Hardiness: |
5B-9A |