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.

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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

A good all-purpose shrub for massing, specimen or in the shrub border.

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