Hibiscus syriacus First Editions® Bali™ (Rose of Sharon)
Rose of Sharon First Editions® Bali™, Shrub Althea First Editions® Bali™, Hibiscus syriacus 'Minfren'
Hibiscus syriacus First Editions® Bali™ (Rose of Sharon) is an upright vase-shaped, deciduous shrub noted for its semi-double pure white flowers, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with a bold crimson throat. Blooming from early summer to early fall, each flower lasts about one day and stands out against the green foliage of maple-like leaves. A very useful, structural shrub for the back of the border.
- Typically grows up to 5-8 ft. tall (150-240 cm) with a spread of 4-7 ft. (120-210 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in neutral to alkaline, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soils. Protect the roots in winter with an organic mulch. Drought tolerant once established.
- Plant in shrub borders for dramatic summer blooms. Great flowering shrub for foundation plantings, hedges, city gardens, cottage gardens, wall-side borders.
- Keep an eye out for aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, whiteflies or powdery mildews. Deer resistant.
- Little or no pruning required. Prune to keep desired form in early spring. Pruning back to 2-3 buds in late winter may produce larger blooms.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Hibiscus syriacus species is native to south-central and southeast China.
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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 | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 7' (120cm - 210cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 84" (120cm - 210cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, 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 | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 7' (120cm - 210cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 84" (120cm - 210cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
