Tahiti™ First Editions® Rose of Sharon

Tahiti™ is the First Editions® name for Hibiscus syriacus ‘Mineru’, a large rose-of-Sharon shrub with semi-double, deep pink-purple flowers centered in deep red. It flowers from July through September and makes a vivid accent at the back of a garden border. ## Garden Use The [First Editions profile](https://firsteditionsplants.com/product/tahiti-hibiscus/) gives a mature size of 5–8 feet tall and 4–7 feet wide, USDA zones 5–8, and an upright form for full sun. Its dark pink-purple flowers bring a tropical-looking color display to gardens in moderate climates. The [North Carolina Extension profile for H. syriacus](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-syriacus/common-name/rose-of-sharon/) describes the species as a deciduous shrub and recommends moist, well-drained soil. That species-level guidance supports Tahiti’s garden care without treating it as a separate cultivar trait. ## Growing Notes Plant in a sunny spot with room for the shrub’s mature spread. The breeder lists flowering from July through September. ## Maintenance Water regularly while the shrub establishes, then during extended dry spells. Keep the soil moist but well drained. If pruning is needed, prune in spring, when the species’ flowers form on new growth.