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    • Photo of Hibiscus syriacus flower by Cistus Nursery

    Photo by Cistus Nursery

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    Hibiscus syriacus

    Also Known As

    • Rose Of Sharon

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 4'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Hibiscus syriacus plant details

    Hibiscus syriacus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with white foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous white
    Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This plant is valued for beautiful flowers that bloom in profusion in late summer and early fall. Loves sun and needs long hot summers to flower well. Grow in humus rich, well drained, slightly alkaline soil. This shrub will grow to about 12' tall with a spread of 6-10'. There are many varieties as well as many different colors, and they all take well to pruning.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    [white new leaves and pink flowers] A nice selection of a popular plant, this rose of sharon has leaves that emerge white and darken to green and pink flowers in summer. A deciduous shrub, multi-stemmed to 6-8' tall x 4-8' wide, that is easily pruned to tree form. Prefers rich soil in full sun to part shade with average moisture but tolerates less ideal situations including urban conditions, poor soil, and some summer drought. Fine as a small, street tree. Frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Hibiscus 'Tosca'

    aka Hibiscus mutabilis x syriacus 'Tosca', Tosca Rose of Sharon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-12'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus 'Tosca' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Hibiscus schizopetalus

    aka Hibiscus schizopetalus 'Japanese Lantern', Coral Hibiscus, Fringed Hibiscus, Japanese Lantern, Japanese Lantern Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hibiscus schizopetalus flower by Ziqqy J
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    Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated]

    aka Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegatus', Hibiscus tiliaceus tricolor, Talipariti tiliaceum 'Albo-Variegatus', Mahoe Sea Hibiscus, Sea Hibiscus, Tricolor Hibiscus, Variegated Beach Hibiscus, Variegated Mahoe

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated] foliage by Almost Eden
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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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    Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus

    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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