(Hibiscus syriacus) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 5-8.
Hibiscus is often thought of as a tropical flower but amazingly it can be grown in our Northern climate! Rose of Sharon is low maintenance, easy to grow shrub with big floral results! 3-4 inch flowers are abundant and vary from light pinks to fuchsia. Flowers come on mid-late Summer and continue until the coolness of late Autumn.
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Cold Hardiness: Zones 5 – 8
Edible: Yes, flower petals make a tangy tea or faux pink lemonade.
Size: Medium Shrub
Growth Rate: Medium
Nitrogen Fixer: No
Native Plant: No
Germination: 70 – 90%
Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Rich, moist, well draining soil, but drought tolerant.
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
SEED PRETREATMENT: Seeds benefit from scarification—gently scratch the seed surface with fine sandpaper. Then soak seeds in water for 24 hours.
STRATIFICATION: No stratification period is required.
SEEDING: Sow soaked seeds on the soils surface, tamp down gently. Water evenly and regularly. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) can aid germination.
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30 days.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi’kma’ki / Nova Scotia.
