3 White Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Bare Root Plants - Hardy Shrub with White Blooms

White Althea, also known as Rose of Sharon, is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its abundant, pure white blooms that appear from midsummer into early fall. Each flower features a contrasting crimson center, creating a striking display when the shrub is in full bloom. This versatile flowering shrub works beautifully as a specimen plant, a flowering hedge, or a mixed border accent, and it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

These plants are shipped as bare root divisions, a cost-effective way to establish new shrubs in the landscape. With proper planting and care, they develop into vigorous, upright shrubs that can reach 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide at maturity, making them an excellent choice for privacy screens or back-of-border plantings.

Plant Features

• Pure white blooms with a contrasting red center
• Long bloom season from midsummer through early fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Hardy deciduous shrub suitable for hedges and borders
• Bare root form establishes well when planted in the right conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to medium moisture soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped shrub
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 8 to 12 feet
• Spacing: 6 to 10 feet apart for hedges or screens

Planting & Care

Plant bare root Althea in early spring or late fall while the shrub is dormant. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without bending them, 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.

Choose a location with full sun for the best bloom production, though the shrub tolerates partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help the roots establish. Once established, Althea is relatively drought tolerant. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the stem. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the shrub and encourage vigorous new growth that will produce flowers on the current season's wood.

What's Included

This listing includes 3 White Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus bare root plants.