Rose of Sharon Althea, Rose Of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of Sharon belongs to the Hibiscus genus. Rose of Sharon is also known as Althea, Rose Of Sharon

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Rose of Sharon belongs to the Hibiscus genus.

How to grow and keep Rose of Sharon happy

Easily grown in average, medium-moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Prefers moist, organically rich soils, but tolerates poor soils and some drought. Very tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Generally tolerant of urban conditions.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Rose of Sharon grow best in? 5 - 5 pH Range The level of acidity for Rose of Sharon. -
Water Requirements How much water does Rose of Sharon require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Rose of Sharon need? ?
Soil The type of soil that Rose of Sharon needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Rose of Sharon need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Rose of Sharon in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Rose of Sharon in. ?

How to sow and germinate Rose of Sharon

How to transplant Rose of Sharon

Grows 7’-10’ and almost as wide. It may be trained as a small tree or espalier. Showy, hollyhock-like, 5-petaled flowers (up to 3” diameter) appear over a long, early-summer to fall bloom period. Hardy to zone 5.

How to harvest Rose of Sharon

Companion plants for Rose of Sharon

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Repellent plants for Rose of Sharon

These plants will not grow well with Rose of Sharon so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Rose of Sharon pests

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Common Rose of Sharon diseases & problems

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How long does Rose of Sharon take to grow?

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