1 Purple Althea Hibiscus Rose of Sharon Bare Root Plant | Hardy Summer Blooming Shrub

The Purple Althea Hibiscus, also known as Rose of Sharon, is a hardy ornamental shrub prized for its abundant summer blooms. This deciduous shrub produces large, trumpet-shaped purple flowers that attract pollinators and add vibrant color to borders, hedges, and foundation plantings. Its upright, vase-shaped growth habit makes it an excellent choice for mixed shrub borders or as a standalone specimen.

Rose of Sharon is adaptable and easy to grow, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and, once established, is drought tolerant. This bare root plant will arrive dormant and ready to be planted in the garden, where it will quickly establish and begin growing.

Plant Features

• Produces large, purple, trumpet-shaped blooms in summer
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Upright, vase-shaped growth habit
• Deciduous shrub that provides seasonal interest
• Hardy and adaptable to various soil types

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates a range of pH
• Water Requirements: Medium; water regularly until established, then drought tolerant
• Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 8-12 feet
• Spacing: 6-10 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Rose of Sharon in early spring or late fall while still dormant. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots and deep enough so the crown sits at soil level. Backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, this shrub is relatively low-maintenance and drought tolerant. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer if desired. Rose of Sharon can be susceptible to Japanese beetles; monitor and manage as needed.

What's Included

One Purple Althea Hibiscus Rose of Sharon bare root plant.