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Rose Satin® Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus

  • Exposure
    • Sun
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 96 - 144 Inches
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
Rose Satin® Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Sun 96 - 144

A standout plant with large, single ruffled rose-pink flowers adorned with a prominent red center. This is a strong growing plant that will add a tropical feel to your temperate garden!

Features

An adaptable plant with large, rich pink summer flowers. Easy to grow. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies.

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Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts: 
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resists: 
Deer

Characteristics

Shrub Type: 
Deciduous
Garden Height: 
96 - 144 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
84 Inches
Spread: 
48 - 72 Inches
Flower Colors: 
Pink
Flower Shade: 
Pink
Foliage Colors: 
Green
Foliage Shade: 
Green
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun
Blooms On: 
New Wood
Bloom Time: 
Mid-Summer
Hardiness Zones: 
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses Notes: 

An excellent hardy hibiscus for the landscape. Can be trained into a small tree. Excellent for use in mixed containers and then removed for fall garden planting. Good for mixed borders or as a hedge.

Duration: 
Shrub
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

Grows in any soil unless it is either very dry or very wet. Prune in late winter or early spring. Can be heavily pruned. Prefers medium moisture. 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.

Patent Information: 
Rose Satin® Hibiscus syriacus 'Minrosa'
Award Year Award Plant Trial
2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
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