Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of Sharon blooms from July through September.

Bloom time

Jul–Sep

Hardiness

Zones 5–9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

2.5 m × 1.8 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Rose of Sharon is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Rose of Sharon

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Expect it to reach about 2.5 m tall and 1.8 m wide at maturity, in roughly 4 years.

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