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Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon® (Rose of Sharon)

Rose of Sharon Blue Chiffon®, Shrub Althea Blue Chiffon®, Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodt3', Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree' PP20574

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Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon®, Rose of Sharon Blue Chiffon®, Shrub Althea Blue Chiffon®, Flowering Shrub, Blue flowers, Blue Hibiscus
Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon®, Rose of Sharon Blue Chiffon®, Shrub Althea Blue Chiffon®, Flowering Shrub, Blue flowers, Blue Hibiscus

Award-winning Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon® (Rose of Sharon) is a bushy deciduous shrub noted for its lacy, pale blue, semi-double flowers, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with a star-like red-purple stain at the base of the outer petals. Blooming continuously from midsummer to fall, each flower lasts about one day and stands out against the green foliage of broadly ovate leaves. A very useful, structural shrub for the back of the border.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Typically grows with a rounded habit to 8-12 ft. tall (240-360 cm) with a spread of 4-6 ft. (120-180 cm). This is a sterile cultivar that does not produce viable seed.
  • A full sun lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers moist, organically rich soils, but tolerates poor soils. Tolerant of drought, salt, heat and humidity.
  • Fairly pest and disease free. Watch for aphids, mealybugs and thrips. 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.
  • Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Rose of Sharon: How to Grow and Care with Success


Rose of Sharon, also known as Hibiscus syriacus, is a deciduous shrub that produces showy, hollyhock-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. It is native to Asia and is popular for its late summer blooming season, drought tolerance, and low maintenance.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
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 Malvaceae
Genus Hibiscus
Common names Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m)
Spread 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm)
Spacing 72" - 84" (180cm - 210cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ (Mock Orange)
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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.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
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 Malvaceae
Genus Hibiscus
Common names Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m)
Spread 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm)
Spacing 72" - 84" (180cm - 210cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage
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