Sugar Tip® Gold Rose of Sharon

Sugar Tip® Gold is the trade name for the named Hibiscus syriacus selection ‘THEISSHSSTL’. It pairs lavender-purple summer flowers with variegated green foliage accented in gold, and is listed at 4–5 feet tall and wide for USDA zones 5–9. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinnerscolorchoice.com/plant/sugar-tip-gold-rose-of-sharon/) describes its garden performance, while the Canadian variety record confirms the denomination and trade name. ### Foliage and flowers The compact, upright shrub is grown for both foliage and bloom: bright yellow-gold variegation adds contrast through the growing season, followed by lavender double flowers in summer. Its mature size makes it useful in a border or as a smaller Rose of Sharon specimen. ### Siting Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering and in well-drained soil. Water during establishment; once established, the cultivar shows good drought tolerance. Give it room for a rounded spread of about 4–5 feet. ## Maintenance Regular pruning is not needed. Shape the shrub in early spring if desired. The grower recommends spring feeding after the first year, particularly if flowering or growth begins to decline. [The Canadian variety profile](https://active.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pbrpov/cropreport/ross/app00011124e.shtml) identifies ‘THEISSHSSTL’ as the denomination and Sugar Tip Gold as its trade name.