Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Pink Chiffon® - 2 Gallon zone 7 Photo courtesy of STAR® Roses

Photo courtesy of STAR® Roses and Plants

Water: Keep soil moist until established

cut one third of the branches back to a large stem just above a node and let grow

vigorous growing

Patent #: PP 36

Althea Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Pink Chiffon® - 2 Gallon zone 7 Photo courtesy of STAR® RosesPink Chiffon Patent #: PP 24,336 Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus Hardiness: Zone 5 9 Size: 8' 12' H x 4' 6' W Spacing: 6' Growth Habit: Upright Light: Full Sun Water: Keep soil moist until established Prune: Lightly prune in late fall early spring Plant Food: Apply slow release once per year in early spring Mulch: Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year round to conserve water and reduce weeds Ideas for Use: Heat and drought