(2) Hardy Hybiscus Rose of Sharon live starter plants. Zones 5-9

Description: Two Hardy Hybiscus Rose of Sharon live starter plants. Healthy and strong fully rooted 1 st year live plants. Grow in 1/3 gal compostable container or 4.5” pot. They are now 6-9” tall and already been pruned to form side branches. Flower pics are of the mother plant this summer. Just dig a hole, add good soil and drop them in. Very beautiful addition to any garden or patio. Fast Growing and an excellent choice for a live privacy fence , hedge or an ornamental tree. Please contact me if you only need one ($12) plant and I will make an arrangement for you. It’s just safer and more cost efficient to ship them in pairs. Rose of Sharon is easy to grow, even for beginning gardeners. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, rose of Sharon bushes are tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including poor soil, heat, humidity, drought and air pollution. Plants have a graceful vase-shaped habit, with small attractive green leaves that are toothed, with no significant fall color. Color -as pictured, vivid fuchsia pink with darker centers. If ordering by mail, I take special care in packaging my plants. They will get on the road fully hidrated and wrapped in hidrogel to weather a few days inside the box. Depending on when you order, they may or may not have leaves. Or drop leaves in the box. This is nothing to be concerned about. Our main priority is to provide these babies an excellent planting conditions to establish strong roots now, so they can jump straight into vegetative growth comes spring:-) PLANTING & CARING FOR ROSE OF SHARON Space plants 6-10 feet as individual specimens, or 4-6’ if creating a hedge or privacy screen. How to plant: Follow these steps to plant rose of Sharon. - Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 2 times wider. - Remove the plant gently from its container and the plant into the hole with the top of the root ball at soil level or slightly above. - Back fill the hole with soil and tamp down slightly to remove air pockets. - Water well. - Mulch with a layer of shredded bark to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Soil: Rose of Sharon aren’t fussy about soil type or pH; any well-drained soil will do. Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a granular rose fertilizer. Reapply each spring. First year I personally prefer Osmocote 14-14-14 slow release as it’s proven not burn the young still tender roots. Plant will arrive already with it applied. You do not want to feed your hibiscus until spring. Pruning: Rose of Sharon needs little to no regular pruning. If you wish to prune, however, late winter or early spring is the best time to do so. Up to one-third of the plant can be removed at a time. Next spring you can chose which shape direction you wish your plant to go. To turn it into a TREE- remove all newly grown side branches along the trunk except the biggest few at the top you wish to become the canopy of future tree. Once it reaches desirable hight, clip the top. New lateral branches will form. Keep clipping every year after it’s done blooming to form the shape you like it to be. Keep the lower trunk free of small growth. To turn it into the SHRUB- clip 1/3 off the top of all vertical branches , or cut them even, just above the leaf nodules after new greens are well formed. At the place of each cut, new buds will form a split to produce more branches and thicken the canopy. Depending on where you live, it may only take 2-3 years to reach the desired result. Always use clean cutting tools. Wipe with alcohol after trimming each tree. Water. Keep hydrated for the first couple of weeks. It’s best for it to meet winter well hydrated, so the root doesn’t dry out when ground freezes. Please remember, first year after transplant is the time to establish strong roots and stretch out. You have plenty of slow release fertilizer at the to get it a good kick start. HOW TO USE ROSE OF SHARON IN YOUR LANDSCAPE This versatile shrub can be used in many ways. Here are some ideas: Highlight as an attractive stand-alone specimen Use in a foundation planting along with other shrubs Plant in the back of a mixed border Shear into a hedge for a more formal look Use to define different garden rooms Train along a fence or trellis in a sunny courtyard Grow against the wall of your home or an outbuilding Smaller specimens can also be grown in containers. ROSE OF SHARON FAQ’S Does rose of Sharon need full sun? Plants will bloom best in full sun, but can tolerate some light shade. Make sure plants receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. How big does a rose of Sharon get? Mature size can range from 6 to 16 feet tall and 2 to 10 feet wide. This fast grower can add up to 2 feet of growth in a single season. If you need something small, try a dwarf variety like Lil' Kim or Pollypetite. Where is the best place to plant rose of Sharon? Choose a site that receives at least 6 hours of sun a day, and make sure to leave enough room for plants to mature. When is the best time to plant rose of Sharon? It can be planted in either spring or early fall when the weather is cooler. Are hibiscus and rose of Sharon the same? What makes Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) unique is that they can grow in much colder areas than tropical hibiscus. Plus, unlike perennial hibiscus, they are woody shrubs that persist above ground through winter, with new growth emerging on those same branches in spring. Happy gardening! “Those who plant believe in the future”

Price: 21 USD

Location: Holland, Michigan

End Time: 2024-09-06T15:55:17.000Z

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