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 'SHIMCR1' FEATURES Rich color in a ruffled bloom!Looking more like a tropical hibiscus than a temperate plant, this hardy rose of Sharon boasts rich pink, ruffled flowers accented by an intense burgundy-red eye. Large and showy, the overlapping flower petals form an intriguing cup-like shape. Its glossy green leaves and short internodes make for a very nice, full, bushy plant.

Low seed-set is an added benefit. Staff favorite! Top reasons to grow Ruffled Satin®rose of Sharon: Large, carmine-pink blooms have beautiful ruffled petals.

Sets few to no seeds No nuisance seedlings to pull out! Glossy foliage and naturally bushy habit CHARACTERISTICS Plant Type: Shrub or Tree Shrub Type: Deciduous Flower Color: Pink Habit: Upright Bushy Shrub Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet Spread: 8 - 10 Feet Flower Shade: Rich Pink with a burgundy eye Container Roll: Thriller Height Category: Tall Shrub Height: 8 - 10 Feet Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: Green Common Names: Rose of Sharon Althea Invasiveness: This variety is sterile and produces little to no 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: PP 26,222 This plant can't be propagated without a license from the patent holder.