1 Pink Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Plant | 12-24" Bare Root Live Shrub

The Pink Althea, also known as Rose of Sharon, is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant, hollyhock-like blooms in soft pink shades. This hardy hibiscus relative brings late-season color to borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub beds, blooming from midsummer into early fall when many other shrubs have finished flowering. Its upright, vase-shaped habit and tolerance of a range of conditions make it a dependable choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

Rose of Sharon is a classic cottage garden shrub that also works well as a flowering hedge or specimen plant. The pink blooms attract pollinators and provide a long-lasting display through the warm months. This listing offers a live bare root shrub ready to be planted and established in the landscape.

Plant Features

• Produces large, pink, hollyhock-like blooms from midsummer to early fall
• Deciduous shrub with an upright, vase-shaped growth habit
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Works well in borders, hedges, and foundation plantings
• Bare root form allows for economical planting and easy establishment

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average garden soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped
• Bloom Season: Midsummer to early fall
• Mature Height: Typically 8-12 feet
• Spacing: 4-6 feet apart for hedges or groupings

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Rose of Sharon in spring or fall while the shrub is dormant. Soak the roots for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, set the plant at the same depth it was growing previously, and backfill with native soil. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil and remove air pockets.

Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help the shrub establish. Once established, Rose of Sharon is fairly drought tolerant but performs best with regular watering during dry spells. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage vigorous new growth and abundant blooms.

What's Included

One Pink Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus live bare root shrub, 12-24 inches in size.