Paraplu Adorned® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)
Shrub
- Gold and dark green variegation is striking!
- Amethyst-purple flowers bloom midsummer to fall.
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
- Excellent flowering hedge.
- Zones 5-8, sun, 10' tall and 4' wide at maturity
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Description
Beloved by gardeners and pollinators, rose of Sharon (althea or Hibiscus) transforms the garden into an oasis with its tropical-looking flowers. They bloom all summer long, even in colder zones, and are rarely disturbed by deer or disease. Plant these versatile shrubs as an exceptional specimen, flowering hedge, or long-blooming companion to your flower garden.
Details
Patent #: PP#35300
Common name: Rose of Sharon, althea, hibiscus
Zone: 5-8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 8-10' tall x 3-4' wide
Flower color: Purple and red
Foliage color: Variegated gold and green
Season of Interest: Spring to fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Deer resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge
How to Grow
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.
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.