Bali Rose of Sharon

Bali Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Bali')

Bali Rose of Sharon is an upright, intermediate-sized shrub bearing semi-double pure white flowers with a bold purple-red eye from July through September. Its tidy, vase-shaped habit and long bloom season bring reliable summer color to sunny borders, screens, and small gardens.

Distinctive Features

Semi-double blooms open over many weeks on new wood, showing crisp white petals contrasted by a vivid central blotch. Heat tolerant and adaptable, it maintains a clean outline with light annual pruning.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade, with best flowering in full sun.
• Soil: Average, well drained soil; tolerates a range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment, then water during extended dry spells.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically 6 to 8 ft tall and 4 to 6 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Semi-double white flowers with a purple-red eye create a striking summer display.
• Hedges and Screens: Forms a flowering privacy panel in sunny sites.
• Mixed Borders: Adds late-season color among perennials and shrubs.
• Small Gardens: Intermediate size suits tighter spaces and courtyards.
• Urban Landscapes: Tolerates heat and city conditions with minimal fuss.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deeply water the first season; reduce frequency once established, increasing during drought.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage vigorous new growth for bloom.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring if needed; avoid excess nitrogen that can reduce flowering.
• Mulching: Apply a 2 inch mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch off stems.
• Notes: Blooms on new wood; deadhead for tidier appearance if desired, though not required.

Why Choose Bali Rose of Sharon?

• Summer Bloom Power: Flowers when many shrubs are between seasons.
• Showy Contrast: Clean white petals set off a vivid central eye.
• Manageable Size: Fits smaller landscapes while offering strong impact.
• Heat Tolerant: Performs well in warm, sunny exposures.
• Easy Care: Simple pruning and modest water needs after establishment.

Plant in full sun with well drained soil, prune in late winter to refresh growth, and provide occasional deep watering in summer for the most abundant flowers and a tidy outline.