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.

Plant Type Roses
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Fall
Height6' - 8' (ft)
Spread2' - 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
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