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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 First Editions® Bali™, Shrub Althea First Editions® Bali™, Flowering Shrub, White flowers, White Hibiscus

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.
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
  • Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.

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.


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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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Alternative Plants to Consider

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Painted Lady, Painted Lady Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus 'Painted Lady', Chinese Hibiscus 'Painted Lady', Pink Hibiscus, Bicolor Hibiscus Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Hula Girl, Hula Girl Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus 'Hula Girl', Chinese Hibiscus 'Hula Girl', Yellow Hibiscus, Bicolor Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Fifth Dimension, Fifth Dimension Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus 'Fifth Dimension', Chinese Hibiscus 'Fifth Dimension', Orange Hibiscus, Bicolor Hibiscus Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Cooperi, Cooperi Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus 'Cooperi', Chinese Hibiscus 'Cooperi', Rose Mallow 'Cooperi', Variegated Hibiscus, Flowering Shrub, Red flowers, Red HibiscusAGM Award
Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore', Lord Baltimore Hibiscus, Rose Mallow 'Lord Baltimore', Hardy Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore', Red Hibiscus
Hibiscus 'Kopper King', Kopper King Hibiscus, Rose Mallow 'Kopper King', Hardy Hibiscus 'Kopper King', Pink Hibiscus, Dark foliage Hibiscus

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Hebe Rakaiensis,  Shrubby Veronica, Rakai Hebe, Evergreen Shrub, Small Shrub, Dwarf Shrub, Golden Dome Hebe
Atriplex Hortensis Var. Rubra, Red Mountain Spinach, Red Orach, Mountain Spinach, French Spinach
Rose 'Iceberg', Rosa 'Iceberg', Floribunda Rose 'Iceberg', Cluster Rose 'Iceberg', Rosa 'Korbin', Rosa 'Fee des Neiges', Rosa 'Schneewittchen', White roses, very fragrant roses, Shrub roses, Rose bushes, Climbing Roses, Garden RosesAGM Award
Molinia Caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent', Molinia 'Transparent', Molinia Caerulea 'Transparent', Purple Moor Grass 'Transparent', Ornamental grass, Ornamental grasses
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 - 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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Do I Need?
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