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    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

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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

    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

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579 plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' PP20579

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • chartreuse
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-12'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    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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    Size

    Height: 8'

    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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    aka Abelmoschus moschatus var. tuberosus, Hibiscus abelmoschus, Hibiscus rhodopetalus, Hibiscus sagittaefolius, Hibiscus subnudus, Climbing hibiscus, Musk mallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    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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