Paraplu Rouge rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Paraplu Rouge'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Paraplu Rouge' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Paraplu Rouge') is a shrub for 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. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows at a rapid rate and tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with American holly, Blueberry, and Virginia spiderwort.