White Chiffon rose of sharon blooms prolifically in summer
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon is covered with big full white flowers in summer.
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon is low maintenance
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon with its soft blooms make it a perfect flowering hedge.
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White Chiffon rose of sharon blooms prolifically in summer
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon is covered with big full white flowers in summer.
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon is low maintenance
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon with its soft blooms make it a perfect flowering hedge.
Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs logo
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White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

Shrub

  • Big, full white flowers cover the plant in summer.
  • Brings butterflies and other pollinators to your garden.
  • Low maintenance! Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners.
  • Zones 5-9, sun, 12' tall x 10' wide at maturity.
  • ZONE
  • EXPOSURE
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Size: One Quart
$33.00
Sale: $33.00 Each
Total: $33.00
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

Description

Thanks to its elegant, fully double, pure white blooms, White Chiffon® rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is one flowering shrub that will never go out of style! A member of the award-winning Chiffon® series from Proven Winners, its soft, graceful habit is covered with big white flowers all summer. The clean white blooms go with any color in your garden (or with your home!). We especially love it planted near a deck or patio where you enjoy summer evenings, as its bright, crisp blooms really shine out at night. This is a staff favorite that everyone wants for their garden once they’ve seen it in bloom. White Chiffon® is incredibly easy to grow, making it perfect for gardeners of any skill level! Find a sunny spot to plant it and watch this prolific bloomer shine and attract butterflies all season long.

Details

Botanical name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodtwo'
Patent #: USPP 12,612
Common name: Rose of Sharon, althea, hibiscus
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 8-12' tall x 6-10' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer, late summer
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, heat tolerant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge

How to Grow

Soil: Plant in any well-drained spot. Can take some dryness once established.
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) is best
Water: Average
Space: Min. 8' apart
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required; 2-3" of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: 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.
White and pink hibiscus flowers blooming

Your Questions on Rose of Sharon, Answered!

Learn which roses of Sharon are sterile, when to fertilize them, how to grow them in containers, and everything else you need to know to grow rose of Sharon like a pro.

Grow with confidence

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:

bush distance

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:

bush distance zigzag

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.

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N.M. (Pennsylvania)
Outstanding’

The shopper was so helpful! Excellent communication and I was thrilled to have perks!

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v.c. (Indiana)
good quality

I am disappointed with the size of the plants. They looked healthy but they were pruned close to about 6 inches from the base of the plant. All three Rose of Sharon are struggling to recover. No new growths. Not sure if they make through. Very unhappy.

Hello! Referring to our previous response, please contact us with your order number and photos of the plants, and we would love to take a closer look. All orders are covered by our 60 day guarantee. We look forward to helping!

J
J.J. (New Mexico)
Beautiful Plants!

I ordered 4 Rose of Sharon in different colors. They arrived promptly and were packed well. The plants were beautiful and healthy. I hardened them off for a week on my patio and then planted them. They seem to be doing well. Very pleased!

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L.M.

Beautiful

C
C. (North Carolina)
Nice plants; pruned too hard

These are nice if small plants, but I have been disappointed they had been recently pruned severely. They seemed shocked and have yet to sprout new shoots. That wasn't necessary for them to fit in the shipping carton. I suspect they were pruned so the cutting could be rooted for future sales.

We're sorry you are not satisfied with your plants! We do note that all of our plants are young on each product page and on our plant sizes page https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes. The size and maturity of the plants varies widely depending on the time of the year you purchased and if they were recently trimmed. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our greenhouses. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden. We do keep our plants trimmed to encourage strong root development!

H
H.C. (Mississippi)

Have not planted for it has been toooo hot down here. Heat index close to 120 last 2 weeks. Will nurse inside until heat breaks. Blooming away

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P.w. (Texas)
White Chiffon Rose of Sharon

They came healthy and are doing well. One already has buds.

D
D.T.

It was very root bound but very healthy

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L.B. (Georgia)
Great plants and on time

The plants came in good shape, many buds and damp, planted and they have bloomed, still a few blooms yet to pop, the plants are smaller than ones bought locally but expect they will grow quickly and by next year they will look good

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M.D.R. (Pennsylvania)
Plants came healthy!

My plants arrived healthy and very much alive.I unboxed and planted within 48hours.They are doing fantastic,even in the current heatwave.Id definitely order from this company in the future!

B
B.H. (Texas)
White beauty

Love that I found a pure white flower! My mother in law had one and it reminds me of her each time I see it. Miss that lady!

G
G.N. (Georgia)
Rose of Sharon

My three plants look great and appear to be thriving!

M
M.P. (Arizona)
Hope

All plants ordered arrived in great condition and are doing well. Blue Chiffon is already blooming, waiting on the others to pop. Hope they all can survive Phoenix, AZ area. The struggle is real! XD

Hello Melody! Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're thrilled to hear your new plants arrived safely. Feel free to send us pictures this season, we'd love to see your garden. Happy gardening!

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M.

Is rose of sharon evergreen in zone 8?

Great Garden Plants

The White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon is not evergreen; it's a deciduous shrub. This means that it will lose its leaves in the fall and remain bare during the winter months, even in zone 8.

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D.A.T.

I just purchased this rise of Sharon and it looks like it is dying dropping leaves and turned yellow

Great Garden Plants

Hi! Yellowing leaves can sometimes be a sign of overwatering or a result of extreme heat. heck the soil moisture to ensure you're not overwatering. The soil should be well-drained and not soggy and ensure the plant is not in too much shade and is receiving full sun (6+ hours/day), which is essential for its health and blooming.

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R.W.

Can rose of Sharon be pruned into tre e form?

Great Garden Plants

Hello! Rose of Sharon does not need regular pruning, but may be pruned or trimmed in early spring if desired to maintain a tidy appearance.

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A.W.

Does it drop seeds that will spread everywhere

Great Garden Plants

Hi there! The Chiffon series of Rose of Sharon are bred to have less seeds than other varieties so the likelihood of it spreading are reduced.

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C.

I am looking to purchase a White Chiffon Rose of Sharon . I live in area code 07002. Can I plant it now?(September) or is it better to wait until spring

Great Garden Plants

You can safely plant through late October, or in spring - either way is fine.