Pollypetite® Rose of Sharon

Pollypetite® is the named ‘Rosina’ hybrid Rose of Sharon, a compact woody hibiscus with solid lavender flowers and dark blue-green foliage. It grows about three to four feet tall and wide, flowers in summer, and sets very little seed. ### Garden display This rounded, upright shrub brings a long summer show to small gardens and borders. The [Proven Winners profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hibiscus/pollypetite-rose-sharon-hibiscus-sp) confirms the trade selection and garden habit, while the [patent record](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP29105) identifies the cross as Hibiscus paramutabilis × syriacus ‘Rosina’. The breeder lists full sun, and Monrovia gives USDA Zones 5–9. ### Growing conditions Plant in a sunny site with well-drained soil and allow space for the shrub to branch. The named selection has a naturally small habit, so it can fit compact residential borders without repeated shearing. ## Maintenance Water when the upper soil begins to dry, especially while the plant establishes. Use light shaping only as needed, and avoid heavy pruning that would remove developing summer growth.