Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus): A Hardy, Long-Blooming Shrub for Hedges and Color

Not Your Typical Rose

Rose of Sharon is a deciduous shrub (5–10 ft tall), also called althea. Blooms midsummer through fall in white, pink, purple, blue, often with contrasting centers.

Landscape Uses

• Specimen planting.
• Row planting creates a flowering privacy hedge/fence.

Tough and Adaptable

Withstands sub-zero temps. Tolerates moderate to poor soil. Needs only basic water, sun, decent soil. Annual nutrient boost helps.

Low Maintenance, High Reward

Light pruning shapes it. The months of color far outweigh the minimal effort.