What plants go with 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 plant grows well with Hibiscus?

Companion plants to Summerific hibiscus
  • Hibiscus Summerific 'Evening Rose'
  • Sweet potato vine 'Sweet Caroline Kiwi'
  • Sweet alyssum 'Snow Princess'
  • Daylily 'Going bananas'
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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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What shrubs go well with rose bushes?

Good rose companions are those that hide their bare legs. Traditionally, lavender (Lavandula), catmint (Nepeta), and tall growing pinks (Dianthus) all make good partners. 3 Good companions also act as living mulches—suppressing weeds and lightly shading the soil, keeping rose roots nice and cool.
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Where should a rose of Sharon be planted?

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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All you need to know about Hibiscus Syriacus (Rose of Sharon)



Does rose of Sharon spread?

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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What Kills rose of Sharon bushes?

One of the most common ways to damage or kill a rose of Sharon plant is to water its foliage rather than the soil below. Fungus spores that fly through the air cause leaf spots, with these spores landing and growing on the moist leaf area as tiny pinpoints of brown.
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What should you not plant next to roses?

What Not To Plant With Roses
  • Bunchberry – needs shade and lots of water to thrive.
  • Toad lilies – need well-draining soil but do best in full shade.
  • Leopard plants – have a love for shade and need slightly alkaline soil that is moist.
  • Fuchsia – shade is a requirement for this plant to thrive, along with rich moist soil.
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What can I plant under roses?

Start with low-growing spring bulbs such as snowdrops, crocus, grape hyacinths, scillas, anemones and narcissi. They will provide color to your rose borders at a time when your roses are not at their best. Make sure you maintain good air circulation to prevent attacks from insects and diseases.
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What is good to plant near roses?

10 Best Rose Companions for Your Garden

Here is our list of our favorite rose companions: Geraniums: While you can plant annual geraniums around your roses, the hardy geraniums are a great full-time companion plant. They cover the bottom of your roses and help to prevent certain diseases.
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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 should rose of Sharon be planted?

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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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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Does hibiscus have companion plants?

Try a mixture of other easy-to-grow companion plants, such as daylilies, delphinium, alium, poppies, peonies and bearded iris. They all grow well in the same soil condition, light and water requirements as the hardy hibiscus. Try baptisia as a companion to the hardy hibiscus.
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What goes good with hibiscus?

In hibiscus drinks, the flavor is often enhanced with spices or herbs, sweetened with honey, and tarted up further with citrus. Bartenders are picking up these global threads and weaving them into modern drinks. The blossoms turn Margaritas pink, add sourness and floral notes to highballs, and dress up Champagne.
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Can you plant hibiscus together?

The plants tend to grow straight up in a kind of rigid rejection of each other's leaves. If they are crowded enough, they will eventually have to grow branches toward each other, but at first they try to resist this. To grow hibiscus together, cluster them together, but keep them in separate pots.
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Can I plant roses and hydrangeas together?

HOWEVER, one combination works perfectly together. How do I know, because this combo on the side of my house which has full sun light. You can use limelight hydrangeas and knock-out roses. I alternated the two and they both grow at least 5 feet if not more.
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How do you layout a rose garden?

In your rose garden design, give each rose a space as wide as the plant's mature height. For example, if a rose tag says the plant will reach four to five feet, give it 2 to 2.5 feet clearance on all sides. You'll also appreciate this liberal spacing when you need to prune your roses.
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Do lavender and roses grow well together?

Lavender can grow well with Roses as they flower around the same time and share some growing preferences such as full sun and well draining soil. However lavenders prefer dryer soil, less water and lower soil fertility then roses so it is important to plant roses and lavenders 2-3 feet apart.
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Are geraniums good companion plants for roses?

Hardy geraniums are classic rose companions. They are great at insinuating themselves among the bare legs of roses, and help reinforce the beauty of their romantic blooms and prevent diseases. There are numerous species of Geranium and cultivars in whites, blues, pinks and mauves.
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Do peonies and roses grow well together?

Given their color and size range, roses go exceptionally well in just about any garden. Roses are able to grow well virtually anywhere, but they do best in warmer regions and make great companions for peonies.
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Do azaleas grow well with roses?

Many shrubs are unsuitable because they will be too competitive for the nutrients, space, and water. For example, you should avoid hibiscus and azaleas because they will crowd your roses and rob them of the nutrients and water they need.
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How do you keep a rose of Sharon Short?

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. This rejuvenation pruning allows a new form to develop in spring when new growth emerges and affords the opportunity to keep up with annual pruning.
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How many years will a rose of Sharon live?

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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Should you deadhead rose of Sharon?

Removing Seedlings

Careful and complete deadheading is probably the best way to prevent rose of Sharon from self-seeding, but if you're not able to do this, you'll be faced with dealing with those volunteer seedlings.
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