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Rose of Sharon 'Boule de Neige' – Hibiscus syriacus

Overview

'Boule de Neige' (French for "Snowball") is a Rose of Sharon cultivar (Hibiscus syriacus) also known as 'Morning Star'. It features fully double, pure white flowers resembling snowballs.

Botanical Profile

Family:Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)
Cultivar:Boule de Neige
Additional cultivar information:(aka Morning Star)

Plant Description

Deciduous shrub 8–12 feet tall. Flowers are 3–4 inches across, fully double, pure white with many petals. Foliage green, three-lobed. Blooms midsummer to fall.

Cultivation

  • Zones: 5–9.
  • Sun: Full sun.
  • Soil: Average, well-drained.
  • Water: Moderate.
  • Pruning: Late winter to early spring.

Uses

Excellent for white gardens, moon gardens, or as a classic flowering hedge.

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