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Diana Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'

Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus si-ri-A-kus
SKU #00225
5-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Description Large, pure white flowers will bloom abundantly and nearly continuously from summer until frost, with little to no seed production. Handsome, dark green leaves and a dense, compact growth habit are ideal for an informal hedge or screen. Highly tolerant to air pollution and drought. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Upright
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Boxwood (Buxus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela)
Care Instructions Adaptable to most well-drained soils except very wet or dry. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates brief periods of drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to shape and promote vigorous new growth.
History A U.S. National Arboretum Plant Introduction. In 1971, a number of crosses were made between diploid Hibiscus seedling selections of (H. syriacus 'Suminokura-yae' x H. syriacus 'William R. Smith'),(H. syriacus 'Blue Bird' x H. syriacus 'Hanagasa'), or (H. syriacus 'Sokobeniyae' x H. syriacus 'William R. Smith') and colchicine-induced tetraploid seedlings ofH. syriacus 'William R. Smith'. The resulting triploids, 'Helene', 'Minerva', and 'Aphrodite' were released in 1980, 1986 and 1988, respectively.
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DescriptionLarge, pure white flowers will bloom abundantly and nearly continuously from summer until frost, with little to no seed production. Handsome, dark green leaves and a dense, compact growth habit are ideal for an informal hedge or screen. Highly tolerant to air pollution and drought. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela)
Care
Care InstructionsAdaptable to most well-drained soils except very wet or dry. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates brief periods of drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to shape and promote vigorous new growth.
History
HistoryA U.S. National Arboretum Plant Introduction. In 1971, a number of crosses were made between diploid Hibiscus seedling selections of (H. syriacus 'Suminokura-yae' x H. syriacus 'William R. Smith'),(H. syriacus 'Blue Bird' x H. syriacus 'Hanagasa'), or (H. syriacus 'Sokobeniyae' x H. syriacus 'William R. Smith') and colchicine-induced tetraploid seedlings ofH. syriacus 'William R. Smith'. The resulting triploids, 'Helene', 'Minerva', and 'Aphrodite' were released in 1980, 1986 and 1988, respectively.

Frequently asked questions

Does Diana Rose of Sharon produce flowers?
Summer
Is Diana Rose of Sharon evergreen or deciduous?
Diana Rose of Sharon is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Diana Rose of Sharon?
Diana Rose of Sharon is Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Diana Rose of Sharon resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant
How fast does Diana Rose of Sharon grow?
Diana Rose of Sharon has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Diana Rose of Sharon?
Diana Rose of Sharon grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Diana Rose of Sharon in my landscape?
Diana Rose of Sharon is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
What color are Diana Rose of Sharon flowers?
Diana Rose of Sharon produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Diana Rose of Sharon?
Diana Rose of Sharon has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Diana Rose of Sharon?
Good companion plants for Diana Rose of Sharon include: Boxwood (Buxus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela).
How do I care for Diana Rose of Sharon?
Adaptable to most well-drained soils except very wet or dry. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates brief periods of drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to shape and promote vigorous new growth.
What is the history of Diana Rose of Sharon?
A U.S. National Arboretum Plant Introduction. In 1971, a number of crosses were made between diploid Hibiscus seedling selections of (H. syriacus 'Suminokura-yae' x H. syriacus 'William R. Smith'),(H. syriacus 'Blue Bird' x H. syriacus 'Hanagasa'), or (H. syriacus 'Sokobeniyae' x H. syriacus 'William R. Smith') and colchicine-induced tetraploid seedlings ofH. syriacus 'William R. Smith'. The resulting triploids, 'Helene', 'Minerva', and 'Aphrodite' were released in 1980, 1986 and 1988, respectively.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.