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Aphrodite Hibiscus

Sturdy habit and a tropical feel

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  • flowering dateMid summer to frost
  • hardiness zone5-8
  • height6 - 8 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI MT PR
  • ship as3 FT
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Blooms for up to four months
  • Tolerates a wide range of soils
  • Reliable in northern winters and southern summers
Fall in love with the large 4-5" flowers with prominent dark red eyes—you'll have plenty of time, they bloom generously for up to four months or more, from midsummer to frost. The dark green, heavily textured foliage remains a lustrous green well into fall. Growing 6-8' tall with a similar spread, it can be grown alone or set into a border for a screen or hedge. It's very tolerant of a wide range of soils. This variety is noted for its compact growth habit, ease of culture and reliability throughout multiple climates. It'll take cold northern winters and searing southern summers in stride. Deer tend to avoid. Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'

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. It's gorgeous architectural interest for a more formal landscape.

Product Details

  • botanical nameHibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'
  • flowering dateMid summer to frost
  • flower colorPink
  • flower formLarge, ruffled, single open bells
  • foliage typeStrong dark green, maple-like, deeply tooted leaves along margins. Late leafing in spring.
  • formPerennial
  • growth rateFast once established, which takes approximately 4 - 6 weeks
  • hardiness zone5-8
  • height6 - 8 feet
  • planting instructionsPlant firmly at the same depth as the plant is set in the pot. Water thoroughly. Thrives in the heat.
  • pruningPrune to keep desired form or to retain its spherical shape at anytime between February and mid July.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI MT PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship as3 FT
  • soil requirementWell drained. Very tolerant of a wide range of soils, especially sandy, infertile ones
  • spacing5 - 8 feet
  • spread6 - 8 feet
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • watering requirementAverage water needs
  • winter careNone, except to mulch the first winter in areas with colder climates. Remove early the following spring before growth starts.

Shipping Schedule

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Large Nursery Stock
3A-4B 3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A 3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
6A 2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6B 2/24/25 - 6/6/25
7A 2/24/25 - 6/6/25
7B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
8A-8B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
9A - 10B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 6/2/25
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25

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