Hibiscus syriacus 'Summer Snowflake'

Also Known As

Hibiscus syriacus 'Summer Snow Flake'
'Summer Snow Flake' Rose of Sharon
'Summer Snowflake' Rose of Sharon

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-10b

Hibiscus syriacus 'Summer Snowflake' plant details

Hibiscus syriacus 'Summer Snowflake' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Summer Snowflake'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Summer Snowflake'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rose of Sharon is a wonderful reblooming shrub that is quick to establish and flowers profusely through the entire summer. They bloom on new wood so they will flower even after heavy pruning the winter before and so plants can be kept as small as 3' tall, pruned into a small tree form, or left as a multi-stem shrub. The leaves are dark green and slightly serrated like most members of the Mallow family.

'Summer Snowflake' produces pure white blooms that look like white roses when they first start opening before the petals pull back into a saucer form. Each flower lasts for only a day or two before the petals drop and a new flower blooms in its place. Because the petals drop before they dry up these plants never need to be dead headed to continue looking their best.