Sugar Tip
Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5-6 ft |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ hours |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | Ko-Ja Garden |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Any well-draining soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Variegated creamy white and blue-green |
| Bloom | Soft pink |
| Fruit | None |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Pruning Late Winter/early spring
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring
Cleanup
Late winter
Notes
Does not produce seeds (sterile)