Hibiscus syriacus is a hardy deciduous shrub. The flowers are often pink in color, but can also be dark pink (almost purple), light pink or white. Individual flowers are short-lived, lasting only a day. However, numerous buds are produced on the shrub's new growth, and this provides prolific flowering over a long summer blooming period. Growing Details: Common Name: Rose of Sharon Genus: Hibiscus Species: Syriacus Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist, Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam Height: 2.5m Spread: 2.5m Description: Hibiscus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, annuals or perennials, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers over a long flowering season