Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)
Shrub
- Big, full white flowers with red & pink starry eyes.
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
- Creates few nuisance seedlings.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 8' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Rose of Sharon, althea, hibiscus
Patent: pp#32,761
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
Height x width: 5-8' tall x 4' wide
Flower color: White with red and pink centers
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, heat tolerant, best for beginners, deer resistant
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge, pollinator garden, cottage garden
How to Grow
Light: Will perform best if planted in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs, but will not tolerate sogginess.
Space: 4-5 feet apart
Fertilizing: Has rather high fertility needs. It is best to fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose or flowering shrub fertilizer.
Winterizing :No special treatment is required.
Maintenance: Rose of Sharon does not need regular pruning, but may be pruned or trimmed in early spring if desired. Note: rose of Sharon is late to leaf out in spring. That doesn't mean it's dead! Be patient.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Plant arrived quickly and are healthy, one of them was packaged upside down for some reason but it survived the trip. However, they're incredibly small and they're not worth the 40 dollars I paid for them at all. You should really post pictures of what you're actually sending out. I don't think I'll be buying from this store again.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
So far only a few small leaves, not impressed. No blooms.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
I just got my first blooms and they are beautiful!!! Also, I got in a different color. They have a fast shipping and great value! Thanks a lot!
The plant arrived very healthy. It is smaller than I expected but it has already grown several inches and about to bloom!
I ordered the quart size. The plant was 4" tall max and had very little roots. I was surprised because when I've ordered quart sized in the past, the plants were much bigger (2x or 3x bigger) with well-developed roots. I hope it makes it through the winter. Can only give it 3 stars but I'll update my review next summer.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2027, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Every thing looked great. Pack well. The plant looks great. Already in the ground.
Very small
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2027, so we have you covered. Please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Excellant -plants
Bought a Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) to be shipped to my brothers cemetery so it could be planted at his grave, which was time sensitive. The first order was delivered to the wrong place (still have no idea who received it) and the 2nd order barely showed up in time and was sooooo small (like a twig) that it could not even be planted . I had to physically fly from out of state to go find a suitable plant and deliver it to my brothers grave myself. VERY disappointing.
Hello! We’re sorry to hear about this experience. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Always get nice plants from here!
Well packaged. Arrived in good condition
Beautiful
I purchased 19 of these for a large landscape project I did in May 2024. I live in Iowa and all 19 plants were all looking great going into winter, this spring only 6 of them leafed out this spring. Extremely disappointed to have spent $350 and had this result. I planted 41 total shrubs & trees last spring (the other 22 plants were not purchased from here) and these are the only ones that I had issues with, the ones I purchased elsewhere are thriving! Of course, only a 60 day guarantee here...probably for this reason!
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered, but after this timeframe, we cannot be responsible for the care of the plants. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] for further assistance. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Everything went smooth and the plant is looking great.
I could have bought the same brand but twice the size from the local greenhouse.
Plants were larger than expected. Fedex carrier dumped the box completely upside down, but they were so well packed that they stayed in place. Very pleased with the order.
I bought 2 Paraplu Pinks. I have them still in their shipping pots, but in the ground. We're having drought in central FL.
They're doing good; still green, growing like weeds (haha).
I'll transplant them to their permanent spot when we get consistant rain.
I was hoping for white hibiscus. We'll wait and see. Pink is a welcome compliment to the reds and yellows in my hedgerow.
Thank you for your review! Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon does bloom with a pink center. If you were looking for something completely white, we'd recommend checking out White Pillar® Rose of Sharon which has an all-white flower! Learn more here: https://butterflybushes.com/products/hibiscus-white-pillar%C2%AE-rose-of-sharon
They are healthy green foliage, can't wait till they get taller and bloom!!
Beautiful plant! Only took one week to bloom. I am very happy with my purchase.
Received these just a few short days after ordering. They arrived in great condition. I just got them planted today after we had record rainfall the past several weeks, so they sat for a long time in their containers outside and are thriving. I ordered 19 of them and several of them were flowering before I even got them planted! Can’t wait to see how quickly they fill out! I did put up wire fences to keep the rabbits away until they get quite a bit taller. Excited for the privacy they will provide along both sides of my yard along fence lines.
The plant arrived quickly and is doing well. It’s small but has buds on it. The company is good on communication too
I like the way they were packaged. They came perfect.
Rose of Sharon is looking great 👍.
I am so pleased with how these have blossomed. I have 2 plants, and they are about 7 feet tall and full of flowers. I couldn't be happier with how these look. they are so vibrant.
My plant is doing well and just bloomed. It is a different plant than I ordered. The rose of Sharon I ordered was white with a bright pink center. The plant I received is solid pink with a bright pink center. Not the one I ordered, but it is still beautiful!
Uh oh! While we're glad you like what you received, we want to ensure that it is what you ordered. Can you send a photo of your plant along with your order number to [email protected] so we can make this right.
We bought 3 saplings. They were a little shorter then I thought when they came. But are doing well and they have had blossoms even though they are only 8 inches tall.