Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon

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You may stop and do a double-take the first time you see the stunning flowers of the Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon. This Hibiscus syriacus cultivar boasts large, white flowers with red and pink veining. The red accents radiate from the center of the flower and provide a beautiful contrast against the pure white petals. These unique double blooms feature smaller, white petals near the center of the flower. This Rose of Sharon starts to bloom in the early summer, with flowers lasting longer than other varieties. The flowers are complemented by dark green, lobed foliage. The Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon has a branched, woody structure and an upright growth habit. The large size makes this plant an excellent candidate for a hedge or privacy screen. The showy blooms make the Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon a natural focal point. This beauty is deer resistant and grows in zones 5 through 9. Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon Care Plant the Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon in full sun. The soil should be moist and allow drainage. This plant has average water needs; water it when the top several inches of soil are dry. While the Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon is heat and drought tolerant at maturity, make sure to water it during a dry spell to help the plant retain its lovely flowers. Keep this shrub looking its best by feeding it using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Prune the plant to maintain an excellent shape after the flowers fade. Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon Spacing The Starblast Chiffon™ Rose of Sharon is a big shrub growing 8 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide. Create a continuous planting or hedge by spacing these shrubs 4 to 6 feet apart. Find the Right Variety Compare Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Compare flower color, mature size, landscape effect, and the features that set each Chiffon® Rose of Sharon apart. VarietyFlowersMature SizeBest Effect