Rose of Sharon Sugar Tip®, Shrub Althea Sugar Tip®, Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott' PP20579
Hibiscus syriacus Sugar Tip® (Rose of Sharon) is a semi-dwarf, bushy deciduous shrub of graceful habit, noted for its soft pink, fluffy, double flowers, packed with more than 40 petals, sometimes adorned with raspberry tints. Blooming prolifically from midsummer to fall, each flower lasts about one day and stands out against the beautifully variegated foliage. The slight blue-green leaves feature creamy-white patterns around the edges, creating a harmonious pairing with the soft pink flowers. A beautiful shrub that adds beauty and interest before and beyond the bloom time.
| 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 |
| Common names | Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 84" (150cm - 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Common names | Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 84" (150cm - 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 | 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 |
How many Hibiscus syriacus Sugar Tip® (Rose of Sharon) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus syriacus Sugar Tip® (Rose of Sharon) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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