Rose of Sharon is a late bloomer
[2008-7-16]
Tag : dry hibiscus flowers
If you are looking for a large shrub that will bloom its littleheart out in late summer, thrive in full sunshine and actuallythank a deer for munching its branches during the countless weeksof winter, may I introduce you to Hibiscus syriacus, aka Rose ofSharon or Shrub Althea.
Its history dates back to biblical times; it is noted in the book"Song of Songs," written by King Solomon. Family lineage connectsit as shirttail cousins with other members of the mallow family,including cotton, hollyhock, okra and - believe it or not - evenmarshmallows.
Rose of Sharon will bloom come August and continue into Septemberwith large 4- to 5-inch papery-looking blossoms in shades of pink,blue, purple, white or red. Some come with contrasting colored"eyes" and there's even one that blooms three separate colors atonce; red, pale pink and a blue-purple, named "Tri-color."
With so many cultivars available, color isn't the only choicegardeners must make. You'll need to contemplate whether you prefera single, double or ruffled flower. In addition, some nurseriesoffer a single-stemmed specimen that has a growth habit more like asmall ornamental tree than large shrub. So many decisions!
Hardy in zones 5 through 8, the Rose of Sharon can grow to 8 to 12feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, so this is one large shrub. Itshould be given plenty of space to stretch its branches. This shrubis usually vase shaped, resembling a "V" when fully grown; narrowat the base and broad at the top, providing a nice vertical outlinefor the winter landscape.
A moderate grower, it's also pollution-tolerant, which is whyyou'll find these shrubs used extensively in city and commerciallandscapes. They thrive in a well-drained, rich, organic soil withgood moisture retention that neither dries out nor remains soggy.Native to India and East Asia, this beauty of the late summerlandscape is the national flower of Korea.
If you are looking for a large shrub that will bloom its littleheart out in late summer, thrive in full sunshine and actuallythank a deer for munching its branches during the countless weeksof winter, may I introduce you to Hibiscus syriacus, aka Rose ofSharon or Shrub Althea.
Its history dates back to biblical times; it is noted in the book"Song of Songs," written by King Solomon. Family lineage connectsit as shirttail cousins with other members of the mallow family,including cotton, hollyhock, okra and - believe it or not - evenmarshmallows.
Rose of Sharon will bloom come August and continue into Septemberwith large 4- to 5-inch papery-looking blossoms in shades of pink,blue, purple, white or red. Some come with contrasting colored"eyes" and there's even one that blooms three separate colors atonce; red, pale pink and a blue-purple, named "Tri-color."
With so many cultivars available, color isn't the only choicegardeners must make. You'll need to contemplate whether you prefera single, double or ruffled flower. In addition, some nurseriesoffer a single-stemmed specimen that has a growth habit more like asmall ornamental tree than large shrub. So many decisions!
Hardy in zones 5 through 8, the Rose of Sharon can grow to 8 to 12feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, so this is one large shrub. Itshould be given plenty of space to stretch its branches. This shrubis usually vase shaped, resembling a "V" when fully grown; narrowat the base and broad at the top, providing a nice vertical outlinefor the winter landscape.
A moderate grower, it's also pollution-tolerant, which is whyyou'll find these shrubs used extensively in city and commerciallandscapes. They thrive in a well-drained, rich, organic soil withgood moisture retention that neither dries out nor remains soggy.Native to India and East Asia, this beauty of the late summerlandscape is the national flower of Korea.
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