Transplant Shock in Rose of Sharon: Patience and Root Recovery

You moved two large Rose of Sharon shrubs (7 ft and 5 ft). The larger looks great; the smaller is wilted with yellowing leaves. This is classic transplant shock—root damage forces the plant to divert all energy to root repair, sacrificing leaves and blooms.

Recovery can take weeks to months. The larger shrub likely had less root damage or more reserves. Keep watering deeply and wait; it may look dead before it rebounds.