Dwarf Red Rose of Sharon

Dwarf Red Rose of Sharon is retained as the named Hibiscus syriacus selection in this record. The broader species profile describes a deciduous, upright shrub whose large trumpet-shaped flowers open over an extended midsummer-to-autumn season. ## Site and Growing Plant in full sun and provide moist, well-drained soil; the species tolerates a range of soil textures, including clay, loam and sand. Allow space for the mature shrub and use it in a sunny mixed border or informal screen. Species-level sources describe a broad mature-size range, so this profile does not assign a cultivar-specific size or hardiness value. The [Royal Horticultural Society profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/40530/hibiscus-syriacus/details) describes the deciduous habit, successive summer-to-autumn flowers, full-sun position and moist, well-drained soil. [North Carolina State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-syriacus/common-name/rose-of-sharon/) provides additional species-level growing guidance; its traits for other named cultivars are not applied here. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and during extended dry periods. Keep the root zone mulched without piling mulch against stems, and remove damaged or crossing branches as needed.