10 Seeds Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus Hardy Flowering Shrub

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its long summer-to-fall bloom period and showy hollyhock-like flowers. It grows upright and vase-shaped, reaching 8 to 12 feet tall in favorable conditions, and produces abundant single blooms with prominent stamens that draw attention in mixed borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
This shrub works well as a flowering hedge, specimen accent, or back-of-border planting where its mid-to-late season color can be appreciated. Flowers appear on new wood, so it can be pruned in late winter or early spring without sacrificing the season's bloom. It tolerates a range of soils and, once established, handles heat and occasional dry spells reasonably well.
Species: Hibiscus syriacus
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, vase-shaped
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-9
Germination: 14-28 days with warm temperatures
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 36-60 inches apart
Notes: Blooms on new wood; prune in late winter or early spring