How to Care for Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon)

Korean name: 무궁화

The Rose of Sharon is a tall, hardy shrub that blooms large flowers in various colors from summer to autumn. Its leaves are divided into 3-5 lobes, and it grows well in sunny locations. It is relatively cold-hardy and suitable for Korean climate.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, China, India
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: perseverance, immortality, eternal love
• Traits: cold-hardy, flowering, shrub, autumn bloom, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Requires well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in average indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer monthly from spring to autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Hibiscus syriacus?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hibiscus syriacus?

It likes Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Requires well-drained soil..

Is Hibiscus syriacus safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Hibiscus syriacus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Thrives in average indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer monthly from spring to autumn..