rose of Sharon

Also known as: althaea frutex; shrubby althaea; Syrian hibiscus; Syrian mallow

A medium to large, deciduous shrub up to 4m tall with an upright habit. Lobed leaves appear in late spring and large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, blue and white with conspicuous protruding tubes of stamens open in succession from midsummer into autumn

Scientific classification

Species: rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
Genus: Hibiscus
Family: Malvaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of rose of Sharon

Distribution map

Eastern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of rose of Sharon

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rose of Sharon care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.