Rose of Sharon Information
Rose of Sharons ( Hibiscus syriacus) are old-fashioned shrubs with showy flowers that resemble tropical hibiscus. Does this Spark an idea?
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Plant Description
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The Rose of Sharon is a shrub with an upright, vase shape. It grows up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. The Rose of Sharon is deciduous, which means it loses its leaves in the winter.
Flower Description
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The flowers on the Rose of Sharon are funnel-shaped with single or double petals. The long-lasting flowers can be white, red, pink and purple. Rose of Sharons bloom from mid-summer through fall.
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Culture
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Rose of Sharons prefer well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline to neutral in full sun to partial shade. The shrubs are hardy in zones 5 to 9, based on the United States Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zone Map (see Resources).
Uses
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Rose of Sharons can be used as specimen plants or in borders. The flowers attract butterflies and bees.
Benefits
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Rose of Sharons are tolerant of heat, humidity and salt. Deer and rabbits do not like to eat Rose of Sharons.
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References
Resources
- Photo Credit Rose of Sharon, mapetty, (http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlethingscreatecharacter/2922634215/)
