Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The gorgeous summertime flowers of the Minerva Rose of Sharon will make this shrub a standout in any landscape. Large flowers are 4 inches wide for a lovely and eye-catching impact. The flowers are dark pinkish-lavender near the edges of the petals and fade to light pink closer to the base before suddenly changing to a dark magenta eye. The petals have a slight ruffle and are open to reveal a yellow stamen. The beautiful flowers are on display from mid-July until early September. The lobed foliage of the Hibiscus syriacus is dark green and has a leathery texture.
This Rose of Sharon has an upright growth habit and is not as large as other cultivars; however, this shrub still makes a wonderful hedge or privacy screen. The flowers are a natural focal point, so plant this shrub in a visible area to admire the blooms. This lovely deciduous Minerva Rose of Sharon grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
Minerva Rose of Sharon Care
Rose of Sharon needs full to partial sun. Soil should be moist and well-draining. Water weekly during normal summer weather, but water more often during a dry spell.
Feed this shrub using a balanced fertilizer annually during the spring. Shape the plant as needed after flowering is complete.
Minerva Rose of Sharon Spacing
The Minerva Rose of Sharon is a big shrub that will grow 5 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 7 feet wide. Create a continuous planting or hedge by spacing plants 3 to 6 feet apart.
Minerva Rose of Sharon Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (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
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-7 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- 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
- Minerva Rose of Sharon
- Botanical Name
- HIBISCUS SYR. 'MINERVA'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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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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