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Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of Sharon

Deciduous shrub known for large trumpet-shaped flowers in late summer to autumn, native to East Asia and widely cultivated.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Rose of Sharon
Family	Malvaceae
Genus	Hibiscus
Species	Syriacus
Origin	China, Korea
Blooming	Summer to Autumn, large showy flowers on new wood
Leaf Color	Green, sometimes variegated
Sunlight	Shade / Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH slightly acidic to neutral

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Watering

Keep soil moist during active growth; reduce watering once dormant in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best blooming, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before flowering

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Pruning

Prune heavily in late winter to shape and encourage new flowering wood

Pest Control Aphid Hibiscus Sawfly Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 9 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

5° – 95°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 80%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

5000 – 40000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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