Danica Rose of Sharon

Danica is a named Rose of Sharon selection with double picotee flowers set against dark green foliage. This deciduous shrub brings a long display of color to sunny mixed borders, foundation beds and informal screens. ## Flowers and setting The flowers are described as white with shell-pink overtones, red margins and scarlet buds. Garden Center Marketing lists a USDA hardiness range of zones 5–9, while nursery descriptions note a long summer-to-early-fall display. The shrub’s dark leaves give the pale petals a clear contrast, and its blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil and room for a branching shrub. Rose of Sharon is useful where a summer-flowering screen or background is needed; it can also be kept in scale with selective pruning. Water deeply during establishment and during prolonged dry weather, while allowing excess water to drain freely. Sources: [Garden Center Marketing: Danica](https://www.gardencentermarketing.com/plantName/Hibiscus-syriacus-Danica) · [Chalet Nursery: Danica](https://chaletnursery.com/products/rose-of-sh-danica) · [The Tree Center: Danica](https://www.thetreecenter.com/danica-hardy-hibiscus/) ## Maintenance Remove dead or damaged wood during the dormant season and thin crowded stems if needed to preserve airflow. Shape lightly before spring growth rather than shearing the whole shrub, which keeps the natural branching form and flower display. A mulch layer helps moderate soil moisture; keep it away from the main stems.