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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'

    Also Known As

    • Red Heart Rose of Sharon

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' plant details

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' is a rose of Sharon with large, single, elegantly ruffled, saucer-shaped, pure white flowers with red centres. Blooms from midsummer into fall with upright, woody stems to 6- 8 feet tall and 5-7 feet wide. Slow to emerge in the spring, hardy and easy care. Prefers acidic, well drained soil in full to part sun. Prune for size in spring. Plant in shrub borders, as foundation plants, hedges or screens. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Large, single white flowers have a showy deep-red heart in the center, which bleeds out into dark pink veins. The blossoms make this 8-12' tall x 6-10' wide shrub a stunner in late summer. Perfect as a specimen plant and also makes a fine hedge; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds too! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-12'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated]

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    Zones

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    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Hibiscus denudatus

    aka Paleface, Rock Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus denudatus by Stan Shebs
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus flower by Peter Richardson
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