Pruning & Bloom

Rose of Sharon flowers on new growth, which makes late-winter or early-spring pruning useful when a plant needs shaping. Established plants are adaptable, but flowering is strongest with good light and reasonable moisture.

About This Variety

Hibiscus syriacus 'Minsyrou17' FEATURES Big drama blooms.These are the deepest, darkest reddish-pink blooms we've ever seen on a rose of Sharon! Plus, the blooms themselves are quite large. With this duo of characteristics, your garden is sure to stand out on the block.

Top reasons to grow Paraplu Rouge™ rose of Sharon in your garden: Lovely dark reddish-pink flowers. Graceful habit that moves in the breeze. Not stiff and awkward like other roses of Sharon.

Long blooming and low maintenance, so you can just enjoy the season. CHARACTERISTICS Plant Type: Shrub or Tree Shrub Type: Deciduous Flower Color: Purplish Red Habit: Upright Bushy Shrub Spacing: 6 Feet Spread: 5 Feet Flower Shade: Purplish Red Container Roll: Thriller Height Category: Tall Shrub Height: 6 - 10 Feet Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: Green Common Names: Rose of Sharon Althea Invasiveness: This variety doesn't produce seeds. Attracts: Polinators Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds Resists: Deer Drought Clay Black Walnut PLANT NEEDS Light Requirement: Full Sun Maintenance Category: Easy Blooms On: New Growth Bloom Time: July to October Hardiness Zones: Perennial in Zones 5 - 8 Find Your Hardiness Zone Watering Needs: Average Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Uses: Landscape, Mass Plantings, Hedge, Patented: 33,258 No This plant can't be propagated without a license from the patent holder.