The Lavender Chiffon Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48-72 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | China Town Garden |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, highly adaptable. |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Non-native |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Lavender |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Coneflower, Russian Sage, Spirea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water regularly until established. Tolerates brief drought thereafter.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage larger blooms.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring before new growth begins.
Notes
Lavender Chiffon is a Proven Winners variety known for its double lavender flowers and low seed set. Clifton Park (Zone 5b/6a) supplies plenty of winter chill naturally, but this ornamental shrub has no strict chilling hour requirement for flowering (0 hours).