Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon ('Rwoods6') (Chiffon Series)
rose of Sharon [Starburst Chiffon]
an upright shrub up to 1.8m high, with deciduous, three-lobed, green leaves, and semi-double flowers, up to 10cm across, of pale pink petals, the outer petals with dark pink veins, from late summer to mid-autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Hibiscus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, annuals or perennials, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers over a long flowering season
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
May be grown outdoors in mild, frost-free areas, or in large containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Outdoors, grow in neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun, and mulch well over winter. Hibiscus need long, hot summers to flower well. Indoors, grow in bright filtered light with moderate humidity and good ventilation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1 (little or no pruning of trees and shrubs)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews
Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon ('Rwoods6') (Chiffon Series)
rose of Sharon [Starburst Chiffon]
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