Native to India and East Asia, Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) thrives across USDA zones 5-8. This mid-sized ornamental shrub reaches 8-12 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide. Its upright habit suits tree-form training; unpruned, woody branches arch gracefully.
Large, hibiscus-like blooms (Korea's national flower) feed non-migratory birds and attract hummingbirds—earning the nickname "hummingbird bush." Essential for habitat gardens. Colors span white through pinks, reds, lavenders to purple. Summer-long blooming.
Minimal maintenance: sun-loving but shade-tolerant. Drought-resistant once established but needs deep watering and good drainage. Prefers organic-rich soil but adapts to urban conditions—pH variations, pollution, heavy pruning, compacted soil.
Soft cuttings are common, but seed collection works too. Let flower heads fade (don't deadhead). Immature pods are green, tear-shaped, ~1 inch. When brown and star-burst open, harvest, dry further, then extract reddish-brown disc seeds (~1/4 inch).
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Propagating Rose of Sharon from Cuttings
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Rescuing an Over-Pruned Rose of Sharon
Pruning Overgrown Rose of Sharon: Timing, Techniques, and Maintaining a Tree Form
Propagating Rose of Sharon from Cuttings vs. Seeds
Pruning Rose of Sharon for a Bushy, Tall Form
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