- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8
- Height 5-6 Feet Tall
- Spread 4-6 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
The foliage and blooms make for a beautiful display that lasts from spring all the way to fall! The blooms are double blooms and a charming pale pink. This Rose of Sharon is a space saver that has unique foliage of blue-green and multicolored, velvety cream white. You won’t be breaking your back pulling out seedlings either as this Rose of Sharon does not produce seed.
The Sugar Tip rose of Sharon has a unique foliage that is sure to add whimsical character to your yard. It is a blue green foliage, with tips that are variegated white. It produces an abundance of double pale pink blooms all summer long. This deciduous shrub is tall, it grows to a height of sixty to seventy-two inches. It’s has an upright growth habit with a spread of forty-eight to seventy-two inches. Plant this Rose of Sharon as a thriller in a container. It works wonderfully when planted as a border plant, for screening and hedges.
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon Care
To care for your Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon be sure to plant in full sun, ensuring it receives 6 plus hours of sun a day. This rose of Sharon can flourish in any soil unless it is extremely wet or too dry. Medium moisture is optimal with good drainage. It has average water needs. Fertilizer for this shrub should be slow release and applied in the early spring. Pruning needs to be done in the late fall or early spring, heavy pruning is ok.
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon Spacing
When planting your Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon be sure to space correctly. Spacing for screening, hedges, and border planting should be at minimum sixty inches, center on center. This will ensure there is plenty of room for a healthy root system.
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Variegated-Green, White |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 5-6 Feet |
| Spread: 4-6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5-7 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott' USPP 20,579 |
| Common Name: Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- HIBST
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:
~ 1 year old
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 year 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:
~ 2 year 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:
~ 2-3 year 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:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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