"I am the Rose of Sharon,
and the Lily of the Valleys."
- Song of Solomon 2. 1-17
Rose of Sharon
also called shrub althaea
Scientific name: Hibiscus syriacus
Pronunciation: high-BISS-kuss seer-ee-AY-kuss
Common name(s): Rose-of-Sharon, Shrub-Althea
Family: Malvaceae USDA hardiness zones: 5B through 9A
Origin: not native to North America
Uses: container or above-ground planter; near a deck or patio; trainable as a standard; specimen; no proven urban tolerance
Availability: generally available in many areas within its hardiness range
Crown uniformity: symmetrical canopy with a regular (or smooth) outline, and individuals have more
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I'm going to be making your Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp for tea tonight as it sounds scrummy ....and I haven't got all day spare to make gazpachio!!! :D
I haven't had Rose Of Sharon in many years but have been noticing them in other people's gardens lately. Such a beautiful display for this time of year when hardly any shrubs are blooming.
Eileen
I planted a 'Blue Satin' a few years ago because PW said it was deer resistant. For about 10 minutes I enjoyed gorgeous blooms, then the whole plant was eaten. :-(
Cassy from Guitar Made Easy
An August favorite, imac. Thank you ...
Thank you, Karen. Wish I had more time to share all the beauty that from morning 'til night, amazes me.
Big and beautiful in many MI gardens, Eileen. I love this beauty whose flowers never cease to amaze.
Thanks Freda and so sorry about the deer dining :( Here at the lake this weekend, where deer abound, friends are amazed that I can grow hostas, a tasty 'deer treat'. Don't question, just happy that they are dining elsewhere!
Thank you, Cassy. Love this quote. perfect for this beautiful flower and use it each summer.
Thank you, Carol. So enjoy visiting you too ... this summer has been here/there/here/there ... and always a joy a moment to connect.
'hugs from afar'
Someone around here had a row of them for 2 years then they replaced them some other shrubs....can't figure that one out.
Thanks Cher ... happy remains of Michigan August :)
Thank you, dear Rose. I love these double flowers too.
Hi Patsi and thanks. Hum, maybe they just grew tired of them. A row might be too much ... I like just one specimen plant. Mine is tree form.
Thank you Linnea ... loved your lake shots. Is that where you live?
Have never had either problem, Robin, but it does need heavy pruning.
Best,
Patrick