How to Use rose of Sharon in a Sentence

rose of Sharon

noun phrase
  • Like all hibiscus plants, rose of Sharon blooms on new wood—stems that emerge in the current season.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Soon little rose of Sharon shrubs were popping up all over, and in a few years at least five were blooming at the same time.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Some have advised me and others to get rid of the disgraceful invader rose of Sharon.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Fertilizing isn’t necessary for rose of Sharon and rose mallow.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Larger shrubs like rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) can be used as hedges or standalone statement shrubs.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
  • Thriving in a variety of conditions, rose of Sharon shrubs bloom June through October in crisp white, pink, and purple hues.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Avoid Pruning in Summer Tropical hibiscus, rose of Sharon, and rose mallow all bloom on new growth.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Cut Back Rose of Sharon in Late Winter Pruning rose of Sharon in late winter before the leaves emerge promotes a full, robust landscape shrub.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • 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.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025

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