Woodbridge Rose of Sharon

Woodbridge Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge')

Woodbridge Rose of Sharon is an upright, multi-stem shrub with large, deep rose pink single blooms accented by a rich red eye from midsummer into early fall. Its strong vertical habit and long flowering window add reliable color to sunny borders, screens, and entry beds.

Distinctive Features

Showy trumpet-shaped flowers open on new wood over many weeks, reading vividly against clean green foliage. Adaptable and heat tolerant, it maintains a tidy 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 slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions.
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment, then water during extended dry spells.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 8 to 12 ft tall and 6 to 8 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Bold rose pink flowers with a red eye create a striking summer display.
• Hedges and Screens: Forms a flowering privacy panel in sunny sites.
• Mixed Borders: Provides late-season color among perennials and shrubs.
• Urban Landscapes: Tolerates heat and reflected light with minimal fuss.
• Small Trees: Can be trained to a single stem for a patio or entry accent.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deeply water the first season; increase during hot, dry weather.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage vigorous new-wood flowering.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring if needed; avoid excess nitrogen that can reduce bloom.
• Mulching: Apply a 2 inch mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch off stems.
• Notes: Blooms on new growth; deadhead for tidier appearance in formal settings if desired.

Why Choose Woodbridge Rose of Sharon?

• Summer Bloom Power: Flowers for weeks when many shrubs are out of color.
• Striking Contrast: Deep rose petals and a red eye read clearly from a distance.
• Adaptable: Performs in a wide range of soils and urban conditions.
• Space Efficient: Upright habit suits narrow beds and screens.
• 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 water during dry spells to keep flowers abundant and the outline neat.