{"product_id":"2-rose-of-sharon-live-plants-hibiscus-syriacus-bare-root-shrubs","title":"2 Rose of Sharon Live Plants, Hibiscus syriacus, Bare Root Shrubs","description":"\u003cp\u003eRose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant, hollyhock-like blooms that appear in mid to late summer when many other shrubs have finished flowering. Each flower lasts only a day, but new buds open continuously over a long season, creating a colorful display in borders, hedges, and mixed shrub plantings. The plants also attract pollinators and provide garden interest well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese bare root shrubs are shipped ready for planting, with two plants included so you can create a matched pair or start a small hedge. Rose of Sharon is adaptable and easy to grow in most average garden soils, making it a reliable choice for both new and experienced gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous shrub with a vase-shaped to upright growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, showy flowers in mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates a range of soil types and urban conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be pruned to maintain size or shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus syriacus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vase-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 feet (with pruning can be kept smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 feet apart for hedge planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bare root shrubs as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, place the plant at the same depth it grew previously, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Rose of Sharon is relatively drought tolerant. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, and prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the plant. Fertilize lightly in spring if growth is weak. These shrubs generally require little maintenance beyond regular watering during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo (2) Rose of Sharon live plants (Hibiscus syriacus), shipped as bare root shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836018098486,"sku":"FOLIA2-1830","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6569942246_710z.jpg?v=1793097372","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/2-rose-of-sharon-live-plants-hibiscus-syriacus-bare-root-shrubs","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}