Hibiscus syriacus ‘Woodbridge’

Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' has large, single, lavender-pink, vase-shaped flowers with red centres.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Woodbridge’ has large, single, rich, lavender-pink, vase-shaped flowers with red centres and pale yellow stamens atop dark green foliage. Blooms from midsummer to frost with an upright growth habit of 6-8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Slow to emerge in the spring, hardy and easy care. Prefers acidic, well drained soil in full to part sun. Prune for size in spring. Plant in shrub borders, as foundation plants, hedges or screens. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.

Common Name:  Rose of Sharon

Family:  Malvaceae (The Mallow Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-9

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  6-10'

Width:  5-8'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Red

Bloom Time:  Summer - Fall

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Shrub

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Mountain slopes.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin:  Asia - China and Japan, Southeast Asia