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White Chiffon™

Full sun

96 - 144

Hibiscus syriacus

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White Chiffon™
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus
syriacus

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A whole new look for hardy hibiscus! Large single flowers are adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. White Chiffon's pure white flowers are lovely in any garden and work well with most other plants, epecially dark foliaged plants like Wine & Roses weigela and Black Lace elderberry. Hibiscus are reliable summer bloomers that offer the gardener an easy way to bring the tropics to the mainland. You’ll appreciate their strong and vigorous growth compared to older varieties.

Features

Large, pure white summer flowers. Adaptable and easy to grow. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies.

• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:

White

Foliage Color:

Dark Green

Garden Height:

96 - 144"; Tall

Spacing:

72 - 84"

Habit:

Upright

Container Plant Style:

Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:

Shrub

Shrub Type:

Deciduous

Bloom Time:

Late Summer through Fall

Zones:

Hardy in zones 5 - 8

What is my zone?

Hardy Temp:

-20°F (-29°C)

Exposure:

Full sun

Water Needs:

Normal

Maintenance:

Easy

Uses:

Landscapes and containers

Great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Can be trained into a small tree. This is an excellent plant for the mixed border or as a specimen plant. It can also

Patent Information

White Chiffon™ Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodtwo' USPP12,612

Growing Tips

Blooms in late summer. Grows in any soil unless it is either really wet or dry. Prune in late fall or early spring. Can be heavily pruned, although this is usually not necessary. Prefers medium moisture. Deciduous shrub. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. A supplemental dose of liquid fertilizer may be needed in mid summer.

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Year	Award	Trial
2005	Top Pick	Dallas Arboretum
	Bronze Medal	Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society

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4 - Above Average	Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.
5 - Outstanding	My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.

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