A good all-purpose shrub for massing, specimen or in the shrub border.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' - Diana Rose of Sharon
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune out the oldest growth in winter, or wait until spring and prune back to 2 or 3 buds to get larger flowers.
Rate this Plant:
Shrub blooms late in the season and will flower when very few other shrubs do.
- Strong growing, uniform shrub with rich color
- Masses of white flowers add a tropical touch
- Great choice for large containers
Height: 8-12 Feet
Spread: 10-12 Feet
Zone: 5-10
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Rose of Sharon:
This low maintenance shrub produces lots of flowers and very little (if any) seed. If it does produce seeds the flowers may not come back true.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water