Add late-summer elegance with Hibiscus syriacus 'White Chiffon' (rose of Sharon 'White Chiffon®'), a reliable deciduous shrub with ruffled, double white blooms that open over a long warm-season display. Use it as a flowering screen, a specimen, or a bright anchor near a patio where the crisp blooms show well at dusk.

Give your plant full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it will also perform in part shade. Plant it in average, well-drained soil and keep it evenly watered during its first season; once established, it handles short dry spells better than many shrubs. A 2-3 inch mulch layer helps moderate soil moisture and reduces temperature swings.

Expect a mature size around 96-144 inches tall with a spread of about 72-120 inches, so leave room for air flow and easy pruning access. Because it flowers on new growth, you can shape it in late winter to early spring to control size and encourage fresh stems for bloom. Remove any dead wood in spring and thin crowded branches as needed to keep the plant open and healthy.

Rose of Sharon is a pollinator-friendly shrub that brings color when many spring bloomers are finished. In USDA Zones 5-8, it is typically very winter hardy; in colder sites, dieback can occur but plants usually rebound with strong new growth. Watch for common issues such as leaf spots or Japanese beetles, and address problems early to keep foliage looking its best.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 96-144"
• Spread: 72-120"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Salt
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Edible: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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