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Dr. Roderick Woods
Cambridge, England, UK

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PARAPLU® RED

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

'Rwoods11'

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Close up of a large red flower of Paraplu Red rose of sharon Paraplu Red rose of sharon blooming in a landscape
  • Showy flowers
  • Season-long color
  • Durable
Description

A new addition to the Paraplu® series of roses of Sharon, Paraplu® Red is the closest to a true red Hibiscus syriacus that we have ever trialed. The large, showy red flowers are sure to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators as well as catch the eye of passersby. Its elegant upright habit makes it a useful landscape shrub, suited for use as a specimen, flowering hedge, or screen. Paraplu® Red is a tough landscape performer, tolerating challenging landscape conditions, such as drought and deer. This stunning rose of sharon was brought to us by Dr. Roderick Woods. 

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
6-10'
Width
5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Red
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: Attracts pollinators, Foliage interest, New

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, Red flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Foliage interest, New

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, Red flowers, Green foliage