3 Pink Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Bare Root Plants 12-24" Starter Shrub

Rose of Sharon, also known as Althea or Hibiscus syriacus, is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its long summer bloom season and tropical-looking pink blooms. Each flower features a prominent center that attracts pollinators, and the plant continues to flower from midsummer into early fall when many other shrubs have finished blooming. This hardy shrub works well as a flowering hedge, a mixed border accent, or a standalone specimen in the landscape.

These starter plants arrive as bare root divisions measuring approximately 12 to 24 inches, ready to be planted and established in the garden. Rose of Sharon is adaptable, tolerates a range of soil conditions, and grows into an upright, vase-shaped shrub that can be pruned to shape or left to naturalize.

Plant Features

• Pink blooms with a contrasting center appear through summer into early fall
• Deciduous shrub with an upright, vase-shaped growth habit
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds
• Works well in hedges, borders, and mixed shrub plantings
• Bare root starter plants sized approximately 12 to 24 inches

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped
• Bloom Season: Summer into early fall
• Mature Height: Typically 8 to 12 feet
• Spacing: 4 to 6 feet apart for hedges or groupings

Planting & Care

Plant bare root Rose of Sharon in spring or fall while the plant is dormant. Soak the roots briefly before planting, then set the plant in a hole wide enough to spread the roots naturally. Backfill with native soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly to settle the soil. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil for best flowering.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help the shrub establish. Once established, Rose of Sharon is fairly drought tolerant. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage vigorous new growth, which produces the summer flowers. A light layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

What's Included

Three Pink Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus bare root plants, each approximately 12 to 24 inches.