Tough, hardy and soil adaptable, Raspberry Smoothie produces double blooms in a deep berry-pink shade that brightens the dog days of summer, when little else is flowering in the garden. Rose of Sharon, is handy if you love the look of tropical flowers, but need something more reliable in a cold climate. Rose of Sharon is woody, and these hard stems won’t die back in the winter, standing up to cold weather better.
Plant Type |
Roses |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
Height | 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
36 in - 48 in |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Clay, Loam |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Heat |
Attracts |
Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Specimen |
Raspberry Smoothie Rose of Sharon | Hibiscus syriacus ‘Raspberry Smoothie’ || Tough, hardy and soil adaptable, Raspberry Smoothie produces double blooms in a deep berry-pink shade that brightens the dog days of summer, when little else is flowering in the garden. Rose of Sharon, is handy if you love the look of tropical flowers, but need something more reliable in a cold climate. Rose of Sharon is woody, and these hard stems won’t die back in the winter, standing up to cold weather better.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Specimen