Buy Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579

Also Known As

Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip'
Hibiscus syriacus Sugar Tip®
Rose of Sharon
Sugar Tip Variegated Althea
Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon
Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

4 inch pot | $18

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579 plant details

Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with blue, chartreuse, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, chartreuse, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, hedge, small tree, sterile, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Not only is the lush blue-green foliage of this 5-6' shrub brightly edged with cream, it also produces masses of clear-pink double (sterile) flowers in late summer and being smaller than most Rose-of Sharon it fits into more garden spaces; a wonderful way to brighten up the landscape and bring in butterflies too! S/M USPP 20579

By: Forestfarm

Eye-catching ‘Rose of Sharon’ shrub with sassy variegated foliage and pink, fully double flowers in late summer. This deciduous, pillar shaped shrub is about 6’ tall and 4’ wide, grows in most soils (even clay) and appreciates full sunshine and tolerates little water to regular water. This new cultivar does not set seed. Award winning, deer resistant, drought tolerant and easy to grow!

By: Secret Garden Growers

The blue-green foliage is edged in creamy white making this shrub standout even when it's not producing loads of 2" double pink flowers. Much more vigorous than the older variegated Altheas! The Rose of Sharon or Althea is an easily grown deciduous shrub that was a common pass along plant. This durable shrub is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types, is moderately drought tolerant once well established (though it will flower more with adequate moisture), and will provide many years of enjoyment with its procession of summer flowers.

By: Almost Eden

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Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579 plant

How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular