Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' | Blushing Bride Rose of Sharon
DESCRIPTION
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride’ is a deciduous shrub admired for its double, carnation-like flowers with a soft pink blush. These blooms begin to appear in mid-summer and continue until frost, providing color long after many other flowering shrubs have finished for the season. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing garden biodiversity. Its toothy green leaves create a textured backdrop for the delicate blossoms.
This cultivar thrives as a garden accent or hedge and is well-suited for windy or seashore conditions. Originating as a hardy hibiscus selection, it performs best with minimal pruning to maximize bloom production. Its ability to bloom profusely in summer and tolerate various conditions makes it a versatile addition to ornamental landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride’ is a deciduous shrub admired for its double, carnation-like flowers with a soft pink blush. These blooms begin to appear in mid-summer and continue until frost, providing color long after many other flowering shrubs have finished for the season. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing garden biodiversity. Its toothy green leaves create a textured backdrop for the delicate blossoms.
This cultivar thrives as a garden accent or hedge and is well-suited for windy or seashore conditions. Originating as a hardy hibiscus selection, it performs best with minimal pruning to maximize bloom production. Its ability to bloom profusely in summer and tolerate various conditions makes it a versatile addition to ornamental landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride’ is a deciduous shrub admired for its double, carnation-like flowers with a soft pink blush. These blooms begin to appear in mid-summer and continue until frost, providing color long after many other flowering shrubs have finished for the season. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing garden biodiversity. Its toothy green leaves create a textured backdrop for the delicate blossoms.
This cultivar thrives as a garden accent or hedge and is well-suited for windy or seashore conditions. Originating as a hardy hibiscus selection, it performs best with minimal pruning to maximize bloom production. Its ability to bloom profusely in summer and tolerate various conditions makes it a versatile addition to ornamental landscapes.
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Family: Malvaceae
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Green with toothy margins
Flower color: Double, carnation-like flowers with a soft pink blush
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Medium
Maintenance: Low, with occasional pruning to shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
