Paraplu Adorned Rose of Sharon

Paraplu Adorned is a deciduous rose of Sharon shrub selected for generous summer flowering and distinctive variegated foliage. Its lavender blooms carry a red center with radiating lines, while green leaves develop broad light-green marginal variegation. The breeder identifies the denomination as ‘Minpapan1’; the plant patent describes a hybrid of Hibiscus syriacus and H. paramutabilis. ## Profile Plan for an upright shrub about 8–10 feet high and 3–4 feet wide, suited to USDA zones 5–8. It blooms on new wood through summer. Flowering is strongest in full sun, though part sun also works. ## Planting and care Use it as a specimen, hedge, screen, border, mass planting, or near the back of a pollinator garden. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; the breeder also lists deer resistance. Average watering is appropriate. Leave space around the mature shrub so it can flower well. ## Maintenance Paraplu roses of Sharon may leaf out late in spring, so allow time before assuming growth has failed. The breeder says their graceful habit needs little pruning; if shaping is needed, prune in early spring. Sources: [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hibiscus/paraplu-adorned-rose-sharon-hibiscus-syriacus) and [USPP35300P2](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP35300P2/en).