Peppermint Smoothie Hibiscus | Rose of Sharon

This candy cane colored hibiscus has double bicolored red and pink blooms with green serrated leaves that provide refreshing bloom from mid to late-summer into fall, at the perfect time – when the garden can lack color and the temperatures are muggy. Considered a medium sized shrub, Peppermint Smoothie matures at 8′ tall, but because the flowers are sterile it produces none of the messy seed pods that plague gardeners with the standard Hibiscus syriacus. Highly adaptable, this flowering shrub is perfect for hedges, garden beds, borders and mass plantings. Preferring a cozy fit when grown in a container, place a single specimen on a sunny patio or deck. Grow this lovely hibiscus and be rewarded with dozens of blooms year after year while adding a tropical flair to the landscape and attracting butterflies from miles around. Deer tend to avoid. Hibiscus syriacus ‘DS04PS’ PP26551

Hibiscus syriacus, also known as 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. The other big reason gardeners love syriacus is when they want a hibiscus tree. It naturally grows into a vase shape, but the woody stems can be manipulated into a nice tree shape. It’s gorgeous architectural interest for a more formal landscape. Botanical Name:Hibiscus syriacus ‘DS04PS’ PP#26,551
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:8 feet
Spread:36 – 48 inches
Spacing:36 – 48 inches
Hardiness Zone:5-8
Flowering Date:Midsummer to frost
Planting Instructions:Set at the same level it is growing at in the container. Firm soil well and water thoroughly.
Winter Care:Mulch first winter in northern areas. Avoid areas with excessive soil moisture.
Shipped:2-4′ BAREROOT TREE
Growth Rate:Fast once established, which takes approximately 4 – 6 weeks.
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Form:Open, saucer-shaped flowers, 3 – 5″ across, have overlapping petals.
Foliage Type:Strong green, maple-like, deeply toothed along margins. Foliage appears in mid spring.
Pruning:Prune to shape or rejuvenate an old plant. Remove dead or broken branches. Early spring to midsummer.
Soil Requirement:Well-drained soil. Very tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR