Rose of Sharon Live Plant – White Hibiscus syriacus Althea Shrub, 6 in–1 ft

Rose of Sharon, botanically known as Hibiscus syriacus and commonly called Althea, is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its long summer bloom season and easy-going nature. This white-flowering selection produces abundant single blooms with a distinctive darker center, creating a clean, elegant look in mixed borders, foundation plantings, and cottage-style gardens. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a useful addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Rose of Sharon is a late-season bloomer, typically flowering from midsummer into early fall when many other shrubs have finished. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types once established. Its upright, vase-shaped habit works well as a specimen shrub, a flowering hedge, or a backdrop for perennials. This live plant is offered at a young size, ready to be planted and established in the garden.

Plant Features

• White single blooms with a contrasting center
• Long bloom season from summer into early fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Deciduous shrub with an upright, vase-shaped habit
• Versatile for borders, hedges, and specimen planting

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

Planting & Care

Plant your Rose of Sharon in a location with well-drained soil and at least partial sun. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth it was growing in its container, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, Rose of Sharon is fairly drought tolerant, though regular watering during dry spells supports better flowering.

Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the shrub and encourage vigorous new growth, which produces the season's flowers. A light layer of mulch around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the trunk. This shrub generally has few serious pest or disease issues when grown in good conditions.

What's Included

One live Rose of Sharon plant, white-flowering Hibiscus syriacus Althea shrub, approximately 6 inches to 1 foot in height.