Sugar Tip™ Rose of Sharon TF

Showy summer flowers

Botanical Name- Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'

Pronunciation- hy-BIS-kus seer-ee-AY-kus

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 7 ft

Mature Height- 12 ft

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Moist, compost enriched, well-drained soil, but tolerant of most soils

Current Size- #7

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Companion Plants-

Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), hummingbirds

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C9

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth. Water regularly during bloom season. A balanced fertilizer in spring boosts flowering.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to outward-facing buds. This encourages strong summer blooms.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly higher phosphate fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 5-10-5) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Loosen clay and water well for big blooms.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Japanese beetles, aphids, rust