5 Red Rose of Sharon Bareroot Plants – Hibiscus syriacus – Outdoor Shrub

Overview

Transform your outdoor space with a bundle of 5 Red Rose of Sharon bareroot plants. Also known by its botanical name, Hibiscus syriacus, the Rose of Sharon is a beloved deciduous shrub celebrated for its prolific and showy blooms. This particular offering features stunning red flowers that emerge from late summer and continue into the fall, providing a burst of color when many other plants are beginning to fade. These bareroot plants are an economical and effective way to establish multiple shrubs, allowing for quick integration into your garden design. Ideal for creating natural privacy screens, defining borders, or serving as an eye-catching specimen plant, the red Rose of Sharon bareroot is a versatile and rewarding addition to any landscape. Its robust nature and beautiful flowers make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.

Key Benefits

The red Rose of Sharon bareroot offers a multitude of benefits that enhance any garden. These hardy plants are not only beautiful but also contribute positively to the local ecosystem and simplify garden maintenance. Discover why these shrubs are an excellent investment for your outdoor haven:

• Spectacular Late-Season Blooms: Enjoy a prolonged display of vibrant red flowers from late summer well into fall, extending the beauty of your garden when other plants are dormant.
• Attracts Pollinators: The abundant blooms are a magnet for local wildlife, including butterflies and hummingbirds, enriching your garden’s biodiversity and activity. This helps you to attract butterflies hummingbirds to your garden.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, this shrub requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking beauty without constant upkeep. Its hardiness contributes to its ease of care.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Perfect for creating dense hedges, attractive borders, or as a striking individual specimen plant, adapting beautifully to various garden designs.
• Hardy and Resilient: Thrives in a wide range of conditions and is known for its ability to withstand different climates, making it a reliable choice for many USDA zones. This is a truly hardy hibiscus shrub.
• Easy to Establish: Shipped as bareroot, these plants are easy to handle and establish quickly when planted correctly, leading to rapid growth and enjoyment.
• Drought Tolerant: Once mature, the Rose of Sharon exhibits good drought tolerance, reducing the need for frequent watering during drier periods.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your red Rose of Sharon bareroot plants is straightforward, ensuring a beautiful display year after year. These shrubs are known for their resilience and adaptability, making them a gardener’s delight. For optimal growth and prolific flowering, plant your bareroot shrubs in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) will encourage the most abundant blooms. When it comes to soil, the Rose of Sharon prefers acidic, moist, and well-drained conditions. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage, or sandy soils to enhance moisture retention. Ensure the planting site allows for good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

Water newly planted bareroot shrubs regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once established, the Rose of Sharon plant care becomes even easier, as they tolerate periods of drought. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer to support vigorous growth and flowering. Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Light pruning can help maintain shape, while more significant pruning can rejuvenate older plants or control size. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. The hardy hibiscus shrub is generally pest and disease resistant, but keep an eye out for common garden issues like aphids, which can be managed with insecticidal soap if necessary. With proper care, your Red Rose of Sharon will flourish and provide stunning color for many seasons.

Size & Details

This offering includes 5 Red Rose of Sharon bareroot plants, ready for planting upon arrival. Bareroot plants are typically dormant, making them ideal for shipping and planting in early spring. These shrubs exhibit a medium growth rate, allowing them to establish and mature within a reasonable timeframe. Expect a mature spread of approximately 6-10 feet and a mature height of 10-15 feet, forming a substantial and attractive presence in your garden. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 5-8, indicating its ability to withstand a range of winter temperatures. Its robust nature makes it a reliable choice for various climates. The mature size makes it an excellent choice for a substantial hedge or a prominent specimen plant, providing ample coverage and visual interest. Planting instructions are included to ensure a successful start for your new additions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The red Rose of Sharon bareroot can reach a mature height of 10-15 feet and a spread of 6-10 feet, making it a sizable shrub ideal for hedges or as a focal point.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This product consists of 5 bare root plants, meaning they are shipped without soil or a pot, ready for direct planting into your garden or a suitable container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Red Rose of Sharon is an outdoor plant, best suited for garden beds, borders, and landscapes where it can receive adequate sunlight and space to grow.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For the best blooms, the Rose of Sharon requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day), though it can tolerate partial shade with slightly reduced flowering.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the hardy hibiscus shrub is considered low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and being quite tolerant once established, making it a good choice for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plants will arrive as dormant bare roots, which is the standard and most effective way to ship and establish this type of plant.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: While established plants bloom from late summer into fall, newly planted bareroots may take a season or two to fully establish and produce their first prolific set of flowers.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The ideal time to plant bareroot Rose of Sharon is in early spring, once the danger of hard frost has passed, allowing the plant ample time to establish roots before summer.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This plant is hardy in USDA zones 5-8, meaning it is well-suited to survive winters within these temperature ranges.
• Q: Does this plant attract butterflies hummingbirds? A: Yes, the vibrant red blooms of the Rose of Sharon are highly attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator garden.