Rose of Sharon 'Pink Chiffon®' (Hibiscus syriacus 'Pink Chiffon®') brings elegant, lacy double pink flowers to your garden through summer into early fall, when many shrubs are done blooming. Its upright, multi-stemmed habit makes it a strong choice for a flowering screen, hedge, or specimen planting, and the blooms are a reliable nectar stop for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Plant in full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it will also grow well in part shade. Give it room to reach its mature size (about 96-144 in. tall) and maintain good airflow. It adapts to a wide range of soils, including heavier clay, as long as drainage is reasonable. Water regularly during the first season to establish a deep root system; after that it handles short dry spells better than many flowering shrubs.
Because rose of Sharon flowers on new wood, you can prune in late winter or early spring before growth starts. Light shaping keeps the plant tidy, while harder pruning encourages vigorous new shoots and can increase flower size. Remove any damaged stems and thin crowded growth if needed. Expect it to leaf out later than many shrubs, then fill in quickly as temperatures warm.
In colder areas within its hardiness range, protect roots with a layer of mulch and avoid late-season high-nitrogen fertilizer that can push tender growth. With basic care, this hardy hibiscus will reward you with weeks of soft color and steady summer interest.