Species rose of Sharon
White flower with burgundy center, off-white stigma, white anthers, pink-green buds, and dark-green leaves.

rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Minfren' FIRST EDITIONS BALI

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Minfren' FIRST EDITIONS BALI) is a flowering shrub with evergreen foliage. Its large, glossy flowers are up to 8cm across and are white with a red centre. Hardy and strong, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It produces an abundance of flowers, blooming in summer. A great addition to any garden, its flowers make excellent bouquets and it is also well-suited to hedging. It provides an attractive food source for butterflies and hummingbirds. Easy to grow, it prefers full sun and moist soil, making it ideal for any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White with a purple-red center Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Minfren' FIRST EDITIONS BALI) needs a consistent supply of water to thrive. It should be watered deeply and evenly once per week, ensuring that the soil is saturated and the root system is regularly hydrated. If the soil feels dry 1 inch below the surface; if it is humid or hot temperatures, it is best to water twice per week. In colder months, the plants should be watered a bit less.

sunlight

For a Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Minfren' FIRST EDITIONS BALI) to thrive, it should be planted in a full sun environment. This means that the plant should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably in the morning. While it can tolerate some afternoon shade, Rose of Sharon requires a lot of light to flower properly and produce vibrant blooms.

pruning

Pruning for the Rose of Sharon variety 'Minfren' should be done in late winter or early spring, prior to the growing season. The best way to prune this variety is to selectively remove any dead, diseased, broken, or crossing branches, and then to lightly prune back healthy branches by 1-third. This helps maintain the desired size and shape of the plant, as well as promoting flower growth. Pruning should be done every 2-3 years and any deadheading should be done after the flowering season. It is best to use pruners that are sharp and clean, to avoid any damage or spread of disease to the plant.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Hibiscus syriacus 'Minfren' FIRST EDITIONS BALI, also known as rose of Sharon, typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in July or August.

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