Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

**Durgan** · 08-14-2009, 10:39 AM

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?FKJLH 14 August 2009 Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

Two types of flower, obtained as small shoots in 2004 from a friends garden. They are most stunning when they burst into bloom suddenly. The plants take almost no maintenance.

**Michelle** · 08-14-2009, 11:36 AM

I adore roses of sharon, and yours are beautiful

I have 3 purple bushes in bloom right now. If I remember, I'll take pictures later

**semo_mom** · 08-14-2009, 12:40 PM

These are truly beautiful! We had these, both the white and purple, all around the farm when I was growing up, and there are still a few left. I wonder if I could get a few cuttings for my own yard?

**Durgan** · 08-14-2009, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by semo_mom

These are truly beautiful! We had these, both the white and purple, all around the farm when I was growing up, and there are still a few left. I wonder if I could get a few cuttings for my own yard?

Any shoot with a bit of root will grow if kept moist. It takes about three years to get a respectable bush. Mine were mere twigs when planted in 2004.

**militlady** · 08-15-2009, 02:38 AM

I just planted 6 of these in my backyard this summer. 3 pink and 3 purple. They are pitiful compared to yours. I can't wait for them to get as big as yours. Mine are only about 18 inches tall. They really do have gorgeous flowers though. Thanks for sharing the pictures.