Red Heart Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'
SKU
00235
A delightful flowering deciduous shrub with slender, upright branches and bright green foliage. The outstanding large white flowers with red centers provide a welcome color accent in summer landscapes. A beautiful accent or container specimen. Works well as a foundation plant, hedge, or privacy screen. Tolerates air pollution well.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
| Botanical Pronunciation | hi-BIS-kus seer-ee-AK-us |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Poor Soils, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Viburnum (Viburnum); Potentilla (Potentilla);Spirea (Spiraea); Lavender (Lavandula); Phlox (Phlox) |
Adaptable to most well-drained soils except very wet or dry. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates brief periods of drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to shape or promote vigorous new growth.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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