rose of Sharon
noun phrase
rose of Shar·on
-ˈsher-ən 
: a commonly cultivated Asian shrub or small tree (Hibiscus syriacus) having showy bell-shaped rose, purple, or white flowers
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Easy-to-grow shrubs for narrow spaces include ‘Fine Line’ buckthorn, ‘Purple Pillar’ rose of Sharon, and ‘Sky Box’ Japanese holly.
Red, orange, and yellow all jump out at the eye and appear closer than cool colors.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
On the other hand, many summer-flowering shrubs, such as Annabelle hydrangea and rose of Sharon, won’t form their buds until spring, so removing stems in winter does not affect their flowering.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
And rose of Sharon is cold hardy too, withstanding temperatures as low as 10 degrees without complaint.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
On the other hand, many summer-flowering shrubs, such as Annabelle hydrangea and rose of Sharon, won’t form their buds until spring, so removing stems in winter does not affect their flowering.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
And rose of Sharon is cold hardy too, withstanding temperatures as low as 10 degrees without complaint.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Rose of Sharon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20of%20Sharon. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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