Red Heart Rose of Sharon
Red Heart Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart')
Red Heart Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart') is a deciduous flowering shrub valued for its large, pure white blooms with a striking deep red center. This hardy shrub adds elegant summer color and texture to mixed borders, hedges, and cottage gardens.
Distinctive Features
'Red Heart' produces abundant, trumpet-shaped flowers featuring crisp white petals surrounding a vivid red eye, attracting pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. The dark green, serrated foliage provides a lush backdrop and turns subtle shades before leaf drop in fall.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soils; adaptable to a variety of soil types including clay
- Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates occasional dry spells
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders: Adds bright summer color and vertical structure
- Hedges and Screens: Forms dense, flowering barriers
- Accent Planting: Creates elegant 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 bloom production
- Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Protection: Plant in sheltered locations to protect from harsh winds
Why Choose Red Heart Rose of Sharon?
- Striking Bicolor Flowers: Pure white petals with vivid red centers provide bold visual contrast
- Prolific Bloomer: Offers 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 'Red Heart' is a graceful, hardy shrub that enhances gardens with bold summer blooms and striking color.
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