Red Heart Rose of Sharon (Single Trunk Tree)
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Red Heart’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-8b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Small Tree
Height at Maturity: 8-10′
Width at Maturity: 6-8′
Spacing: 12’+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Rounded
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White with Deep Red centers
Flower Size: Large, 4-5″
Flowering Period: Summer to Fall
Flower Type: Single
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Rich Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist but Well-Drained
Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect
Description
When summer heats up so does the Red Heart Rose of Sharon. This single-trunk tree form version sizzles with an abundant and lavish display of outstanding large white hibiscus-like flowers with pure white petals surrounding a splash of rich ruby-red at the center. The flowers begin appearing in mid summer and continue well into fall, sometimes all the way to frost. Hummingbirds love the flowers and will make a beeline for those hot red, nectar-laden bullseyes! Exceptionally easy to grow and long-lived, this beauty will add a tropical flare in the backyard and front yard…a beautiful specimen that is sure to capture the attention and hearts of all the neighbors!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 8 to 10 feet tall with a spread of 6 to 8 feet, the Red Heart Rose of Sharon is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in sunny landscape borders, home foundation plantings, around patios and other outdoor living spaces, or in containers. A fine selection for hummingbird gardens, tropical-look gardens, white theme gardens and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 12’+ for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Rose of Sharon is very easy to grow. They grow well in most any average, moist but well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. When established, plants are tolerant of dry soil conditions. Some light shade is tolerated. Too much shade and plants will become leggy and floppy and flowering is diminished.
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Arrived very fast and in perfect shape. 1 bloom was already on open and many more buds were ready to open. Planted on the front of the house with lots of morning sun. It’s beautiful the white flowers and red centers.—————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG























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