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POLLYPETITE®

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus x

'Rosina'

PP#29,105

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A specimen of Pollypetite hibiscus blooming in a landscape showing off its neat dwarf rounded habit Closeup of the lavender purple flowers of Pollypetite hibiscus which are contrasting with the dark green foliage Two specimens of dwarf rounded Pollypetite hibiscus blooming in the landscape YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Space saving
  • Long blooming
  • Dwarf habit
Description

Dwarf hibiscus with big impact. Pollypetite® is a dwarf hybrid hibiscus with a unique, useful habit - it naturally grows as a rounded ball, just 3-4' tall and wide. Lavender flowers contrast with deep green foliage; very low seed set is a big plus.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Pink
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.

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  • Benchcard: Pollypetite® Hibiscus benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Pollypetite® Hibiscus grower sheet
  • Tag: Pollypetite® Hibiscus
  • Spec Sheet: Pollypetite® Hibiscus spec sheet

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive

    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, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive

    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, Pink flowers, Green foliage