- 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:
- 1001073-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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