Starblast CHIFFON Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Rwoods6'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5-8 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable to most soils, prefers well-draining loam. |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | White with red/magenta center veins |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings (propagation of patented varieties is legally prohibited). |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Coneflower, Salvia, Ornamental Grasses, Daylilies |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Apply a thick layer of mulch to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring, as it blooms on new wood. Can be pruned heavily to shape or left to grow naturally.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring before new growth appears. Leaves drop in autumn and can be cleaned up then.
Notes
Starblast Chiffon features large, striking white anemone-like flowers with heavily veined red/magenta centers. Typically very late to leaf out in the spring.