Deciduous Shrub – Rose of Sharon ‘Ladybug’

Rose of Sharon ‘Ladybug’

Botanical name: hibiscus syriacus ‘ladybug’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 13 ft in height and 3 ft in width

Bloom time: summer and fall 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: pink/red

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before flowering begins 

Propagation methods: propagate hardwood cuttings by mound or stool layering 

Landscape use: hedging and screens 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: entirely edible 

Watering instructions: prefers soil that is consistently moderately moist 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize in the early spring and continue monthly until early summer

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam, potting mix, peat moss

Companion plants: thyme, verbena, lavender

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no