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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 - 8 Feet
- Mature Spread 5 - 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
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 Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 7 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 - 7 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Mid July through Early September |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Minerva Rose of Sharon |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: HIBISCUS SYR. `MINERVA` |
- SKU:
- 1231001073-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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
#3 Pot
Also Know 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
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.