Diana rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'
RHS AGM 2003; MBG Plant of Merit 2002
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size5 to 8 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pure white with no eye
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Diana' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet soil of most types. Its pure white flowers have no eye and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer tend to pass it by. It grows fast and tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Goldenrod, Bloodgood Japanese maple, and Casa Blanca lily.