Species
Photo to come
Rose Of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus
An upright deciduous shrub with large hollyhock-like flowers from mid-summer to fall; leafs out late in spring. Blooms on new wood.
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
moderate
Mature size
8-12 ft × 6-10 ft
Bloom
Large hollyhock-like flowers, mid-summer to fall.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9
Care guide
Quick ID
Upright deciduous shrub (*Hibiscus syriacus*). Large hollyhock-like flowers mid-summer through fall.
Sun & Site
Full sun (6+ hrs); adaptable, well-drained soil.
Pruning & Shaping
Prune in late winter/early spring — it blooms on new wood, so hard pruning yields larger flowers. Leafs out late in spring.
In my garden
E17 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
7
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-08Pruned
SW11 plant
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
1
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-08Pruned
north of driveway3 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
3
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-16Mulched
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-08Pruned