Rose of Sharon is One of the Best Late Summer Flowers

Starting in mid-July, Rose of Sharon blooms brilliantly and continually for several weeks into early September. It attracts many different pollinators and is stunning in a garden.

To grow Rose of Sharon, you need:

• A full sun to part sun location

• Well-draining, fertile soil

• Enough room! Some varieties grow to be 6-8' wide, however, there are also many varieties that stay smaller in width

Attracts:

Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies galore!

Popular varieties:

• 'Red Heart'

• 'White Pillar'

• 'Purple Pillar'

• 'Aphrodite'

• 'Diana'

Enjoying Rose of Sharon from Rebekah's kitchen window

Planting tips:

• Plant it where you can enjoy it from inside, especially since you'll frequently see pollinators at this shrub!

• Place a hummingbird feeder near this shrub to attract hummingbirds even more so.

• Fertilize in late winter with a balanced fertilizer.

• Water newly planted plants the first year they are in the ground when we aren't receiving adequate rainfall. We can answer your specific water questions on Instagram, Facebook, or at the garden center.

Companion plants:

• As it matures over the years, the base of a Rose of Sharon can sometimes look bare; that's when Hosta, Coral Bells, or annual flowers come into play! Plant them near the base of this shrub to fill in that area nicely.

• Purple Coneflower, Garden Phlox, and Lavender all look beautiful in a gardening bed with Rose of Sharon.

• Lilac, Forsythia, Boxwood, Holly, and Hydrangea are shrubs that work well with Rose of Sharon.