Hibiscus Syriacus 'Pink Giant' 2 Gal

Height: 10 feet

Spread: 6 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 5a

Other Names: Shrub Althea

Description:

A tall, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub with extremely showy flowers throughout summer; beautiful large blooms are clear pink with burgundy blotch; very adaptable plant, but prefers full sun

Ornamental Features

Pink Giant Rose of Sharon features bold pink trumpet-shaped flowers with a burgundy blotch along the branches from mid summer to early fall. It has green deciduous foliage. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.

Landscape Attributes

Pink Giant Rose of Sharon is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Insects
Disease
Pink Giant Rose of Sharon is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Accent
Mass Planting
Hedges/Screening
General Garden Use
Container Planting