Helene Rose of Sharon

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SKU
4875

Just like wine splashed onto pure white snow, the Helene Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene') is a brilliantly showy flowering ornamental with contrasting blooms that catch the eye. Forming a tidy, elegantly-branched upright shrub, the green foliage is the perfect foil for the large saucer-shaped flowers that bloom from July until frost!

Its flowers are single, pure white, with a wine-red center that feathers out into the white like a bullseye for pollinators and Hummingbirds to come sip nectar and gather pollen! Growing to an easy-to-manage 8 - 12 feet in height and mature width of 6 - 10 feet, these larger shrubs can easily be pruned smaller as needed to fit your garden! Or try to limb up your shrub and expose the multi-trunked lower stems to create a unique tree-form specimen!

This Xeriscape plant is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, deciduous shrub! Hardy throughout USA growing zones 5 to 8, this waxy dark-green, foliage plant is valuable as a specimen plant. It tolerates poor soils and some drought, is very tolerant of summer heat and humidity, and is generally tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance Helene has no serious insect or disease problems - so it's perfect for the beginner gardener or as a gift plant!

Planting and Application:

Helene is so easy to grow and vigorous that she's perfect when used en masse! Create swaths of low-maintenance sun-loving mass plantings and swaths of color! Use in rows to create garden rooms, define your garden areas and property, as low hedges for privacy, or as backdrops to other garden beds! Set off perennial and cottage gardens, walkways, and paths, or line a driveway for ultimate screening from the neighbors or the street with Helene Althea!

The showy blooms are fantastic on their own when used as a specimen! Anchor garden beds with a big late-season bloomer, soften the corner with a Helene as a foundation plant, or fill a big gap in a mixed shrub border! Then watch as the pollinators arrive in droves!
  • Snowy White Petals & Wine-Red Streaked Eyes
  • Lovely Deep Green Foliage
  • Butterfly, Bee & Hummingbird-Magnet
  • Easy to Grow & Low-Maintenance
  • En Masse, Hedges, Privacy & Specimens!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Woody Hibiscus are slower to emerge in the spring but quickly grow to an impressive full height once they do. Helene is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but its best flowering occurs in full sun. Altheas performs well in almost any soil, except if it's too dry or too wet, but provide moderate consistent moisture for new plants while they get their roots established. Rose of Sharon loves sunshine! Plant it in a spot where they will get at least six hours of sunlight a day. Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Use a 3 to 4-inch layer of arborist mulch over the top of the root system to keep them nice and cool.

This pretty shrub blooms on new wood, so Prune Althea in early spring to either shape or control the height. You'll have flowers later that season, no matter how tightly you trim them in spring. You can even train these shrubs into multi or single-stemmed tree forms! Renewal prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering plants at the same time. Follow application rates on the label.

Modern Rose of Sharon actually has reduced seed production, making this plant nearly sterile. Use anywhere in your yard without worrying about nuisance seedlings. In some areas, these seeds can sprout, so Nature Hills employs Plant Sentry™ to ensure these plants won't ship into areas where they can become a problem.

  • Full Sun
  • Moderate to Low Moisture & Any Well-Drained Soil
  • Rugged, Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
  • Vigorous & Very Low Maintenance
  • Deer Resistant & Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Don't hesitate to pick up a Helene Rose of Sharon for your butterfly garden or a friend today from Nature Hills Nursery for a sure-fire, easy-care pick-me-up with outstanding showy blooms!

Tree Form vs. Shrub Form

The details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don't forget to check which form you're getting.

Tree Form:

These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.

Shrub Form:

These are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Helene Rose of Sharon Is Suited to Grow in Zones 5-8
Growing Zones 5-8
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene'
Type Deciduous
Mature Height 8 - 12 feet
Mature Spread 6 - 10 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well-Drained
Moisture Moderate
Growth Rate Medium
Foliage Color Medium to Dark Green
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time Late Winter