Peony Flowered Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Paeoniflorus'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Malvaceae
Plant Description: Vigorous, multi-stemmed, upright, deciduous flowering shrub. Numerous showy, violet-pink, double flowers are borne throughout the summer. Attractive 3-lobed, coarsely toothed leaves grow on erect stems. Tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soils. Prefers fertile soils with moderate amounts of water.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 8-10' tall x 6-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Magenta
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Oct

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • JVWCD Building
    • JVWCD Parking
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter