How much space does rose of Sharon need?

Space plants 6-10 feet apart, depending on the variety. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 2 times wider. Remove the plant gently from its nursery pot and loosen the soil around the roots.
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How far apart to plant rose of Sharon?

Requires little pruning. Needs ample moisture and protection from midday/afternoon sun to flower at its best. Can be planted 2–3' apart to create a single row hedge.
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Does rose of Sharon spread easily?

A: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — also known as Althea — is a beautiful shrub but it can also be quite invasive. Unlike bamboo, the Rose of Sharon spreads via its ample and easily germinated seeds. The best controls are proactive.
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Where is the best place to put a rose of Sharon?

For spectacular flowers and easy care, plant your Rose of Sharon in a spot with good drainage and full sun to partial shade. In northern climates, six or more hours of direct daily sun promotes maximum blooms.
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How tall and wide do rose of Sharon get?

It matures at 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. The leaves are small, so you see a lot of colorful blooms as opposed to foliage. The flowers often last up to three days, while most rose of Sharon blooms fade after just one day. 'Purple Pillar' rose of Sharon is a beauty with semi-double, purple-pink flowers with red throats.
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How far do rose of Sharon roots spread?

Rose-of-Sharon grows 8 to 10 feet tall and spreads 4 to 10 feet. The growth rate ranges from slow to moderate, and transplanting is easy. Several roots are usually located just beneath the soil surface.
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Do rose of Sharon have shallow roots?

The rose of Sharon's root system is pretty shallow, so you shouldn't have to dig in too deep. Take a chainsaw or gardening shears and chop off all the branches and suckers. Then, cut the rose of Sharon down to the soil. Using pruning shears or a shovel, dig up all of the roots that you see.
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What should I plant in front of my rose of Sharon?

Nearly any will work, but the following perennials are especially complementary when used for rose of Sharon companion planting:
  • Purple coneflower (Echinacea)
  • Phlox (Phlox)
  • Oriental lilies (Lilium asiatic)
  • Blue globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow')
  • Lavender (Lavendula)
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What Kills rose of Sharon bushes?

Of course, chemicals can be used to kill rose of Sharon seedlings. A herbicide formulated for woody plants, such as Bioadvance's brush killer or Ortho's Ground Clear will do the job. These are non-selective plant killers, though, so you need to be very careful in how you apply them.
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What is the lifespan of a rose of Sharon?

In mild winter climates, forsythia can survive for 20 to 30 years or longer. Rose of Sharon, also known as Althea, delights observers with white, pink, red, purple or blue flowers for a few weeks in late summer. A cold-hardy, drought-resistant shrub, Rose of Sharon can productively produce blooms for 20 to 30 years.
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Can you plant rose of Sharon next to House?

In general, a tall shrub like a Rose of Sharon is best planted in a shrub border or in a mass planting at least 4 to 5 feet away from the house foundation, where the plant can broaden its branches unhampered. A dwarf cultivar can be planted 2 to 4 feet from the foundation.
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Why is rose of Sharon invasive?

Distribution: This species is reported from states shaded on Plants Database map. It is reported invasive in KY, PA, TN, and VA. Ecological Impacts: It has escaped intended plantings to invade, crowd out and displace more desirable native plants.
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Is there a dwarf rose of Sharon?

The dwarf rose of Sharon you've always wanted! Lil' Kim® rose of Sharon is a very special plant - it's about half the size of a conventional rose of Sharon, and sports an elegant, refined habit. Each stem is packed with flower buds that open to reveal white flowers with a showy red eye.
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How quickly does rose of Sharon grow?

Arbor Day Foundation notes that Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) grows up to 24 inches each year until it reaches its mature height of 8 to 12 feet.
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How do you plant rose of Sharon for privacy?

Shrub Althea is best planted into rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil in a full sun to part shade location. The rose of Sharon bush prefers moist, well-draining soil, although it will tolerate most soil conditions except those that are soggy or extremely dry.
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Do rose of Sharon make good hedge?

Most rose of Sharon varieties grow to be between 8 to 12 feet high, with a spread of six to ten feet. They make a lovely blooming hedge, but, because they are not evergreen and drop their leaves in the fall, they don't provide any screening during the winter months.
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Do hummingbirds like Rose of Sharon flowers?

This beloved shrub has gorgeous flowers that attract wildlife in droves, including butterflies and hummingbirds.
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How big does a rose of Sharon Bush get?

How big does a rose of Sharon get? Mature size can range from 6 to 16 feet tall and 2 to 10 feet wide. This fast grower can add up to 2 feet of growth in a single season.
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Do you cut back Rose of Sharon?

If your rose of Sharon bush is old and has not been pruned in several years, renewal pruning rose of Sharon shrub offers the opportunity to start over. In late autumn or winter, cut older trunk branches down by two thirds of the tree's height. Some prune these back even closer to the ground.
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Are hibiscus and rose of Sharon the same?

Rose of Sharon falls under the genus Hibiscus, making it a cousin of other popular Hibiscus varieties. Essentially, all Rose of Sharons are Hibiscus, but not all Hibiscus are Rose of Sharons. The plant traditionally labeled 'Hibiscus' as a common name is actually called Chinese Hibiscus, or Rose of China.
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Is Rose of Sharon a tree or bush?

The Rose-of-Sharon is an deciduous, upright, occasionally spreading shrub or small tree with multiple trunks. The branches grow upright and wlll not droop except when in flower. The leaves emerge late in the spring.
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How tall does a dwarf rose of Sharon get?

Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. This hardy dwarf shrub is an important source of late-summer color in cottage gardens, beds and borders.
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What does rose of Sharon look like in the winter?

Rose of Sharon Growth

The rose of Sharon in fall loses its leaves, showing only bare branches and stems during winter. A newly planted rose of Sharon might experience some die-back of the current season's stems or small branches during winter, but an established plant generally comes through winter undamaged.
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How do you shape a rose of Sharon bush?

There may be one main stem or several stems. Carefully remove the weakest stems and all the branches, up to approximately half the height of the shrub. Use caution; rose of Sharon has thorns. Trim back the upper branches by no more than one-third to shape the new "tree." Monitor the tree over the summer and fall.
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Which rose of Sharon are non invasive?

Seedless rose of Sharon means less work and more enjoyment! Exceptionally large pink single blooms are accented by a dramatic red eye. The graceful branches of this non-invasive new variety make it a very appealing addition to the mixed border.
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