Starblast CHIFFON rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Starblast CHIFFON'
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
'Starblast Chiffon' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Starblast Chiffon') 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. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows at a rapid rate with an erect habit. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it, and it tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Serviceberry, American holly, Garlic chives, and Virginia spiderwort.