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― Red Heart Rose of Sharon

(Hibiscus syriacus "Red Heart")
Full Sun or Mostly Sun

Large 4-5" white petals with ruby red in the center single flower on this upright rounded-form deciduous flowering shrub. Attracts both Hummingbirds, and Butterflies. Flowers from Summer to Fall and sometimes until the first frost. Can grow up to 1-2Ft. per year. Perfect selection for specimen, home foundation, landscape boarders, patio, or as an anchor in your garden. See Specifications below. Shop the Red Heart Rose of Sharon for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Specifications

Item	Description
Other Names	Rose of China
Special Features	Large 4-5” white petals with ruby red in the center single flowers. Low maintenance. Heat, drought, insect, deer, and disease resistant. Attracts Butterflies, and Hummingbirds.
Category	Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Hardiness Zones	5-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Moderate, about 1Ft. to 2Ft. per year.
Sun	Full Sun – Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with some Afternoon shade, or Morning shade with Afternoon Sun.
Height	8-10Ft.
Width	6-8Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 2X root ball wide and deep. Spread roots around and fill in with dirt so that the crown is at soil level. Clay (amended), Loam soil type. Likes moisture but well drained soil. Soil pH range 5.5 to 7.5.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 12Ft. or more apart between each plant, center to center.
Watering	Average water need once established. If a dry spell occurs, provide a deep watering once or twice a week to mimic rainfall. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed in early Spring.
Pruning	Not needed. If desired, prune in late Fall, or Winter after leaves drop, or in early Spring before buds form.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Large 4-5” white petals with ruby red in the center single flowers that flower from Summer to Fall.

USDA Hardiness Zone Map

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