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Dr. Roderick Woods
Cambridge, England, UK

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PARAPLU® Pure White

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

'RWoods7'

PPAF; CBRAF

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A round white Paraplu Pure White rose of sharon flower with light yellow pollen in the center. "} A young Paraplu White hibiscus blooms in a landscape bed surrounded by mulch. Several white Paraplu Pure White rose of sharon flowers surrounded by green foliage and light green buds. Paraplu Pure White rose of sharon with round white flowers and green foliage in a landscape. A single white hibiscus flower, newly opened, showing its large size and prominent anthers. Several white hibiscus flowers bloom along the stems of Paraplu White hibiscus.
  • Large Flowers
  • Elegant Habit
  • Long blooming
Description

The Paraplu series of rose of Sharon is characterized by larger than average flowers, and Paraplu Pure White hibiscus brings a bright pure white to the line. The large flowers bring magic to the garden in twilight, starlight, and dawn. Unlike other white hibiscus, the petals open up fully, making a perfectly round flower and outstanding display in the garden center and landscape. Developed by Dr. Roderick Woods. 

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
5-8'
Width
5-6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Not finicky about soil - any well-drained site will do.

Pruning

Regular pruning is not required. May be trimmed, pruned, or shaped as desired in early spring.

Uses

Specimen; hedge; foundation plantings; mixed borders; screening.

Growing Tips

Rose of Sharon generally has high fertility needs and may benefit from yearly applications of a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs.

Features: New, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: New, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage