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Hibiscus syriacus [double white]

Also Known As

  • Hibiscus syriacus 'Double White'
  • Hibiscus syriacus var. double white
  • Double White Althea
  • Double White Rose of Sharon
  • Rose of Sharon

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Hibiscus syriacus [double white] plant details

Hibiscus syriacus [double white] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus [double white]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus [double white]

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Masses of white petals fill each flower creating a peony-like effect throughout summer on this old favorite. Rose of Sharon is an easy and rewarding upright to vase-shaped deciduous shrub. 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.

Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus [double white] plant

How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus [double white]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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