Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) ... Plant rose of Sharon in the spring or fall, 6' to 10' apart, in a location with full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil; ...

No. Rose of Sharon is in the Hibiscus genus but is a woody plant and a different species. Hibiscus is a tropical plant ...

Rather, hibiscus, cotton and okra are its kin — all “Southern” plants, even though some species of hibiscus, like rose of Sharon, are perfectly at home in cold winter weather. They do like ...

The Rose of Sharon, also called an althea, is a deciduous plant and can grow 8 to 12 feet in height with a spread of 4 to 10 feet. It is tolerant of a range of soils and is moderately salt-tolerant.

Rather, hibiscus, cotton and okra are its kin — all “Southern” plants, even though some species of hibiscus, like rose of Sharon, are perfectly at home in cold winter weather. They do like ...

Q.: My hibiscus dies off in the fall and grows back from the roots each spring to about 8 feet tall and with 50 to 60 blossoms. Can it be trimmed to produce a lower height without damaging the new ...

There are more than 250 species of hibiscus, but one that is considered a heritage-type plant is the rose of Sharon, also called althea. They were very common in Southern nurseries in the 1800s ...

Botanically speaking, the plant is Hibiscus syriacus. This member of the Mallow family can reach as tall as 8 feet with a spread of about 4 feet. It tends to grow in a more upright vase-shape ...

Hibiscus Lil' Kim: This miniature rose of Sharon from Proven Winners grows 3-4 feet tall with white blooms and a showy red eye. Flowers last for three days rather than one. Hardy to minus 20 degrees ...

But they really prefer sun. The rose of Sharon can get large, upwards to 12 feet tall and easily six feet wide, but they can be contained by annual pruning each year if you want to keep them smallish.

Rather, hibiscus, cotton and okra are its kin — all “Southern” plants, even though some species of hibiscus, like rose of Sharon, are perfectly at home in cold winter weather. They do like ...

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub's branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.