How to Care for a Rose of Sharon Bush
Despite its name, the Rose of Sharon is not a rose at all. Instead, this bush is in the hibiscus family. It can grow in most planting zones, as it is a hardy plant. Caring for a Rose of Sharon is simple and easy. The bush can either be planted in the ground, which is most common, or it can be planted in a large pot. With its colorful and fragrant blooms, the Rose of Sharon will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Instructions
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Select a sunny location. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 3 times as wide. Put a shovelful of dirt back in the hole. It's best to plant the bush in the spring, after the danger of frost is over.
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Remove the Rose of Sharon from its plastic container. Loosen the root ball by working the dirt loose to free the roots. Set the root ball in the hole, and fill the rest of the hole with dirt. Pack the dirt around the bush. Add compost or wood chips around the plant. Water well.
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Add fertilizer, according to package directions.
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Pinch the dead blooms off your Rose of Sharon to stimulate more flowers. Pruning can be done in late spring or summer. Use pruning shears to cut back any stems where you want more growth.
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Spray the Rose of Sharon bush for bugs with a combination of soluble insecticide and liquid dish soap. This will keep the bugs from killing the plant and/or blooms.
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Tips & Warnings
Rose of Sharon bushes come in different colors, so use one color, or mix and match colors for a dramatic effect.
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Has anyone ever successfully rooted a Rose of Sharon? Trying to dig a rooted slip results in torn roots but I"m not sure whether that would be OK?
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I have 3 rose-of-sharon bushes 1 white, 1 lite purple, 1 white with purple center, it is the mother plant of all. Last year lt. purple was same color as mother and small white was lt. purple. It is so much fun, can't wait till bloom next year to see if they change yet again. have not gave food or fertilizer, just spray lq. soap & water like my Grany told me to do. all are full & beautiful.
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:( mother nature not nice sometimes!! did you say Sharon's bush:) just kiddin sweets, I would be upset to.. xoxo
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Hello Kim, its jeni. I don't know about a rose of Sharon. Call Bowmans in westminster. They will tell you what You need to knnow. Ok? Hope all is well with you and family!!!
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my rose of sharon was pulled partially out of the ground due to Hurricane Irene. I want to move it but don't want it to die. I need to know when is the best time to do it. Any suggestions?
