Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' (Rose of Sharon)
Rose of Sharon 'Aphrodite', Shrub Althea 'Aphrodite', Hibiscus 'Aphrodite'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite’ (Rose of Sharon) is a compact, vase-shaped, deciduous shrub with showy, gently ruffled, pink flowers, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with a dark red throat and conspicuous, protruding tubes of stamens. Blooming continuously from midsummer to fall, the flowers decorate the bush until late in the season, a valuable attribute in most gardens. The foliage of broadly ovate, palmately veined leaves appears in late spring, pale yellow-green at first, becoming medium green. A very useful, structural shrub for the back of the border or as a specimen plant.
- Grows up to 8-12 ft. tall (240-360 cm) with a spread of 6-10 ft. (180-300 cm). This is a sterile cultivar that does not self-seed.
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best flower production is obtained in full sun. Prefers moist, organically rich soils, but tolerates poor soils. Tolerant of drought, urban conditions, heat and humidity.
- Fairly pest and disease free. Watch for leaf spots, blights, rusts, canker and Japanese beetles. Deer resistant.
- Plant in shrub borders for dramatic summer blooms. Great flowering shrub for foundation plantings, hedges or screens.
- Prune to shape in spring. Pruning back to 2-3 buds in late winter may produce bigger blooms.
- Easily propagated by stem cuttings.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |