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 'DS03RS' Beautiful double raspberry blooms adorn this medium sized shrub from mid to late summer. Matures at 8 feet tall by 4 feet wide growing upright with green serrated leaves. Easily adapts to various soil types, pHs, drought, pollution, etc.

Exposure: Sun Height: 8 ft Spread: 4 ft USDA Zone: 5 Characteristics: Key Features: Nearly Seedless Deer Tolerant Drought Tolerant Growth Rate: Moderate Habit: Upright Flower Color: Fuchsia Blooms: Summer Fall Resists: Rabbit Resistant Uses: Specimen Bed Mass Planting Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips: For new plantings, dig a hole one and a half times wider than the plant's container; place plant in hole, keeping the top of the root ball ground level; and back fill with dirt. Water thoroughly and then mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

New plantings require more frequent watering than established plants. Wind, temperature and soil are factors to consider in watering. Feed plants in early spring and again in early fall with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label instructions.