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Rose of Sharon Tree

Hibiscus syriacus

  • Feeds pollinators
Rose of Sharon Tree (Hibiscus syriacus)

Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

lilac, white, rose

What actually matters with this one

It leafs out very late — do not assume it is dead in May. Flowers come on the current season growth.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 5-9
Height
2-3 m
Flowers
August to October
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.