A delightful flowering deciduous shrub with slender, upright branches and bright green foliage. The outstanding large white flowers with red centers provide a welcome color accent in summer landscapes. A beautiful accent or container specimen. Works well as a foundation plant, hedge, or privacy screen. Tolerates air pollution well.
Common Name: Red Heart Rose of Sharon
Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:hi-BIS-kus seer-ee-AK-us
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Growth rate:Fast
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
Special features:Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Summer
Flower color:White
Flower attributesShowy Flowers
Garden styleContemporary, Cottage, Rustic