Rose of Sharon
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Moderate to Fast (1-2 ft/year)
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Georgia grown & ready to plant
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About Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is an old-fashioned Southern flowering shrub grown for large, hibiscus-shaped blooms, in white, pink, lavender, or blue-purple depending on variety, that appear continuously through the heat of summer into early fall, a season when many spring-blooming shrubs have long finished flowering. It grows moderately to fast, reaching 8-12 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide, tall enough to use as a small flowering tree or informal screen as well as a border shrub. Rose of Sharon tolerates Georgia's clay soil, heat, and humidity with few problems and, once established, handles drought reasonably well. It self-seeds readily, sometimes producing volunteer seedlings around the base of established plants, so removing spent blooms before they set seed helps control unwanted spread if that is a concern. Its long, reliable summer bloom season when little else is flowering, combined with minimal disease or pest issues in our region, has kept it a staple of older Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County landscapes for generations.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 8-12 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6-10 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Summer through Early Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast (1-2 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Rose of Sharon in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; it tolerates Georgia clay without amendment. Space plants 6-8 feet apart if used as an informal screen. Water regularly the first season; established plants tolerate moderate drought. Deadhead spent flowers to reduce self-seeding, and prune in late winter to shape, since it blooms on new wood. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
Fast Facts
- Blooms continuously summer through early fall
- Mature size: 8-12 ft tall, 6-10 ft wide
- Tolerates heat, humidity, and Georgia clay well
- Self-seeds readily — deadhead to control spread
- Not deer resistant; toxic if ingested by pets
- Can be trained as a small flowering tree or screen
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Rose of Sharon FAQs
Does Rose of Sharon spread or self-seed?
Yes, Rose of Sharon self-seeds readily and volunteer seedlings often appear around established plants, particularly in mulched beds. Deadheading spent flowers before seed pods form significantly reduces unwanted spread while also encouraging additional blooming through the summer.
Do deer eat Rose of Sharon?
Yes, Rose of Sharon is not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer, especially newly planted specimens. In Gwinnett County areas with heavy deer pressure, fencing or repellent application is worth considering until the plant is well established.