Rose of Sharon Seeds – Mixed Colors

Rose of Sharon ‘Mixed Colors’ is a delightful collection of hardy hibiscus shrubs producing large, showy blooms in a range of colors including pink, white, blue, lavender, and purple. Known for its long-lasting summer flowers and adaptability, this plant adds vibrant beauty to gardens, borders, and landscapes. The Rose of Sharon is easy to grow, low maintenance, and perfect for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in warm climates and blooms year after year, offering a beautiful tropical touch to outdoor spaces.

Features:

• Produces a mix of colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, blue, white, lavender, and purple.

• Long blooming season from midsummer to early fall.

• Excellent for hedges, borders, and ornamental garden use.

• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

• Drought-tolerant once established.

• Low maintenance and easy to grow in most soil types.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus

• Common Name (US): Rose of Sharon

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub

• Bloom Colors: Mixed (pink, white, blue, lavender, purple)

• Blooming Season: Summer to early Fall

• Plant Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 m)

• Spread: 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Germination Time: 15–30 days

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 3–5 feet apart

• Maturity: Flowers appear in 2–3 years from seed

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 5–6: April to May

  • Zones 7–8: March to April

  • Zones 9: February to March

• Lifespan: Perennial shrub with long-lasting blooms each year

• Uses: Ornamental hedges, borders, container planting, and landscape decoration