Purple Rose of Sharon – Hibiscus syriacus Live Starter Plant | 12–24 Inches Tall | Bare Root | Hardy Flowering Shrub

Add vibrant late-season color to your landscape with this live Purple Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) starter plant. This hardy deciduous shrub is prized for its large, tropical-looking purple blooms that brighten the garden from mid-summer through fall. Unlike tropical hibiscus, Rose of Sharon is cold-hardy and easy to grow, making it an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, pollinator gardens, or as a beautiful standalone specimen. Your healthy starter plant arrives bare root, ready for planting and long-term growth.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Purple Rose of Sharon starter plant
✔️ Height: typically 12–24 inches (minimum 6–12 inches)
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot or soil)
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Rose of Sharon
Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Bare root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: 8–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare root Rose of Sharon as soon as possible after arrival in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant summer blooms.