Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip')
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip') is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its large, soft pink blooms edged with creamy white tips. This hardy shrub adds delicate summer color and texture to mixed borders, hedges, and cottage gardens.
Distinctive Features
'Sugar Tip' produces abundant, trumpet-shaped flowers featuring soft pink petals with creamy white margins that attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. The dark green, serrated foliage provides a lush backdrop and turns subtle fall shades before leaf drop.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soils; adaptable to various soil types including clay
- Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates occasional dry spells
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders: Adds soft summer color and vertical structure
- Hedges and Screens: Forms dense, flowering barriers
- Accent Planting: Creates gentle focal points
- Wildlife Gardens: Attracts pollinators including bees and hummingbirds
- Low-Maintenance Gardens: Performs well with minimal care
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage flowering
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring to support blooms
- Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Protection: Plant in sheltered locations to avoid damage from harsh winds
Why Choose Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon?
- Delicate Bicolor Flowers: Soft pink petals edged with creamy white tips add unique charm
- Prolific Bloomer: Provides abundant flowers throughout the growing season
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
- Versatile Use: Suitable for borders, hedges, and specimen planting
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain
Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip' is a graceful, hardy shrub that enriches gardens with delicate color and vibrant summer blooms.
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