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Produces attractive pink flowers that bring soft, vibrant color to summer and early fall gardens.
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Pink Rose of Sharon, botanically known as Hibiscus syriacus, is a beautiful flowering shrub admired for its large, showy pink blooms and attractive green foliage. This deciduous ornamental plant produces flowers throughout the summer and into early fall, adding vibrant color to gardens, landscape borders, and outdoor spaces. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for hedges, flowering screens, and specimen planting. Pink Rose of Sharon can be grown from seeds and is valued for its adaptability to different garden conditions.
Produces attractive pink flowers that bring soft, vibrant color to summer and early fall gardens.
Provides seasonal floral interest from summer into early fall under suitable growing conditions.
Develops an upright branching structure with green foliage, making it suitable for landscape planting.
Grows in a range of well-drained soil conditions and can be planted in borders, hedges, and garden spaces.
| Scientific Name | Hibiscus syriacus |
| Common Name | Rose of Sharon, Pink Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Seed Type | Flowering Ornamental Shrub Seeds |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Perennial Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Upright, multi-branched shrub |
| Flower Color | Pink; exact shade and flower form vary by cultivar |
| Blooming Season | Summer to early fall |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the danger of severe frost has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors or outdoors using a suitable seed-starting medium; follow seed-specific preparation instructions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–4 weeks under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade; flowering is generally best in full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; moderate watering once established |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 8–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide, depending on conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–10 feet apart, depending on the intended landscape use |
Add lasting ornamental interest to your landscape with Pink Rose of Sharon. Its attractive pink flowers, lush green foliage, and upright shrub growth make it a wonderful choice for garden borders, flowering hedges, and outdoor planting areas. With suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care, you can grow this beautiful flowering shrub from seeds and enjoy its seasonal blooms.
Find helpful answers about Pink Rose of Sharon seed preparation, flowering, and growing conditions.
Rose of Sharon seeds have a relatively hard seed coat. Lightly nick the outer coating without damaging the seed, then soak them in warm water for approximately 8–12 hours. Sow the seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix, cover lightly, and maintain warm conditions with consistent moisture. Germination commonly takes around 2–4 weeks, although results vary with seed freshness and growing conditions.
Pink Rose of Sharon typically blooms from summer into early fall. Its flowering period depends on climate, sunlight, plant maturity, and growing conditions. Plants grown from seeds may take several years to reach flowering maturity. The exact flower color and appearance can also vary because seed-grown plants may not reproduce the characteristics of a particular parent cultivar.
Rose of Sharon grows best in full sun, where it generally produces more abundant flowers. It can also tolerate partial shade, particularly in warmer climates. Choose a location with well-drained soil and provide regular watering while the plant establishes. Avoid consistently waterlogged soil, which can negatively affect root health.