Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The 3-N-1 Cocktail Smoothie™ mix includes three of the most delectable hibiscus colors: ‘Blueberry Smoothie™’, ‘Peppermint Smoothie™’ and juicy ‘Raspberry Smoothie™’. Use these Hibiscus syriacus plants to create an instant garden border, or individually pot them as specimen shrubs for a deck or patio area. The lovely pastel colors do not fade in the sun and will give your garden or patio a fresh and calming feel. All three cultivars are easy to grow and guaranteed to give you years of enjoyment.
The ruffly, double flowers and deep green foliage make this Rose of Sharon collection perfect for bordering a fence line or acting as a backdrop to early flowering perennials and bulbs. Grow the plants in containers individually or grouped together for a display bursting with color for months. The Smoothie™ Collection is disease resistant, maintaining clean foliage throughout the summer into fall. Deer and rabbits rarely browse on Rose of Sharon, making this a good choice for areas with high foraging activity.
3-N-1 Cocktail Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Care
Rose of Sharon is not a demanding shrub and is possibly one of the best blooming plants for low-maintenance gardening. These shrubs grow well in both clay and sandy loam, as long as the soil drains well and retains a moderate amount of moisture. Plant them in full sun to partial shade for good flowering and vigorous growth of foliage. Provide a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the early spring to boost new growth. Apply the feed as a top-dressing over the root zone and water it into the soil well.
Pruning is easy with Rose of Sharons. The flowers and top growth can be left on the plants through the winter. In the colder USDA zones, this spent growth will help to protect the plants from harsh weather conditions. Prune in early spring before the new growth emerges to ensure large blooms later in the summer. Keep in mind that Rose of Sharons are often some of the last plants to leaf out in the spring but they will catch up by early summer.
3-N-1 Cocktail Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Spacing
Cocktail Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon reaches a height of 8-10 feet and a rather narrow spread of 4-6 feet. Space multiple plants 4 feet apart, center on center, for a dense planting in a garden border. Container-grown Rose of Sharon will need at least a 24-inch diameter pot with a heavy or wide bottom to counteract any top-heavy growth.
3-N-1 Cocktail Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 8-10 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue, Pink, Purple
- Flower Description
- Blue, Pink, Purple Assortment
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- 3-N-1 Cocktail Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon
- Also Known As
- Hardy hibiscus
- Botanical Name
- Hibiscus syriacus 'DS01BS', 'DS04PS', 'DS03RS'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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