Rose of Sharon - Hibiscus - Shrubs

Rose of Sharon plants are at home in any garden. These hard-working shrubs bloom during the heat of the summer, adding much needed color in the mid level of the garden, above blooming annuals. Rose of Sharon shrubs are in the hibiscus family, and have the same colorful trumpet-shaped flowers of tropical hibiscus, only these shrubs are hardy to zone 5. If deer are a problem in your area, Rose of Sharon plants are a must-have. They grow best in full sun and well drained, moderately-moist soil. Birds and butterflies love the flowers!

Two purple hibiscus flowers with red centers and white stamens are in bloom, surrounded by green leaves. Water droplets are visible on the petals.
A close-up of the Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon shows its light purple bloom with a white and dark red center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds. This seedless Hibiscus shrub features striking summer flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus), featuring light purple petals with a creamy white center and red streaks radiating from the middle, set against a backdrop of green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom displays its light purple, layered petals and white center, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) showcases light purple blooms among green foliage and other white and red flowers, creating a stunning, deer-resistant accent with a large building in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of a vibrant purple Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower in full bloom, with ruffled petals and a white center, set against lush green leaves on the shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the vibrant, double-layered Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) with ruffled petals stands out against a blurred green background on this stunning flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of a vibrant Magenta Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) with delicate magenta double petals and water droplets, set against lush green leaves and stems in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Magenta Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shrub with vibrant, ruffled magenta blooms and green leaves grows in a black nursery pot among other potted plants in an outdoor garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Magenta Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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Paraplu Adorned® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features variegated foliage with a mix of light and dark green shades on its leaves, displayed along a branch against a softly blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Paraplu Adorned® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows a purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, framed by green leaves. Another similar flower appears softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Paraplu Adorned® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows vibrant pink streaks radiating from the center with a bright yellow stamen, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred greenery in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features lush green foliage and large white blooms with deep pink centers and radiating pink streaks, making it a striking addition to any sunny garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of Paraplu Rouge® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) with delicate pink petals and a vibrant white, red, and yellow center, surrounded by green leaves; this deer-resistant shrub stands out against a dark, blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Paraplu Rouge® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows vibrant pink blooms with deep red centers and white stamens, surrounded by green foliage and unopened buds on this deer resistant shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Rouge® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights its vivid purple petals, deep red center, and white stamen, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features its purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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The Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) displays large, hardy white blooms surrounded by green leaves and buds, set against a softly blurred brown background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom with large white petals, lush green leaves, and hints of purple flowers softly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A cluster of vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flowers with lush green leaves and buds blooms outdoors as a tropical shrub in natural sunlight against a green leafy background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of a vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center and white stamen, surrounded by green leaves and a partially opened bud on this tropical shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of a large, pale pink Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with delicate petals and water droplets, surrounded by green leaves on this beautiful flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom, displaying soft, ruffled petals with delicate shading and subtle texture, set against lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of the Pollypetite® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) displays a compact flowering shrub with light lavender-purple hibiscus blooms, delicate ruffled petals, a yellow-tipped stamen, and lush green leaves and buds. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Pollypetite® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) is a compact shrub featuring abundant lavender-purple blooms, perfect for bright gardens amid lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Pollypetite® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in bloom, with vibrant pink flowers featuring deep red centers and lush green leaves, showcases the columnar shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCPurple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) is a deer-resistant, columnar shrub with abundant purple and pink flowers and green leaves, creating a vibrant garden display beside a light-colored wooden fence. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A hand holds a large, pink Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with a deep red center and white stamens, set against the green leaves of this columnar flowering shrub. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of a Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights white blooms with vivid pink streaks at the center, surrounded by lush green leaves, capturing this vibrant flowering shrub in natural sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a white Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shrub with vibrant pink-red streaks radiating from the center, surrounded by green leaves and additional hibiscus blooms in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Starblast Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of a pale pink, double-bloom Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower with delicate, layered petals and lush green leaves on this attractive flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) is a dense, flowering shrub with variegated green and white leaves, showcasing light pink double blooms in the summer. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of a fully bloomed White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features its layered white petals surrounded by green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) from Proven Winners, featuring delicate white petals with water droplets against green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of a White Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower in bloom shows delicate petals and a prominent stamen, surrounded by green leaves on this striking shrub with a softly blurred outdoor background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

White Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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FAQs

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a cold-hardy, woody deciduous shrub suited to colder climates, unlike tropical hibiscus which needs warm zones and dies back with frost. It also differs from hardy perennial hibiscus, which dies to the ground each winter, since Rose of Sharon keeps a permanent woody structure year after year.

Rose of Sharon shrubs generally grow into medium to large upright forms, with some varieties bred for narrower, columnar habits suited to tight spaces. Mature size varies by variety, so checking the specific growth habit helps determine proper spacing from structures or other plantings.

This collection includes varieties in shades such as blue, white, pink, red, and violet, along with bicolor and ruffled bloom forms. Choosing a color often depends on existing garden color schemes, since these shrubs produce abundant blooms throughout summer that stand out as a focal point.

Rose of Sharon needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce its best flowering display. Planting in a spot with rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil further supports strong summer blooms and healthy new growth each season.

Yes, the upright growth habit and dense summer foliage of Rose of Sharon make it a popular choice for informal hedges or privacy screening. Spacing multiple shrubs along a property line allows them to fill in and create a flowering barrier that also attracts pollinators through the season.