Fiji™ Rose of Sharon

Fiji™ Rose Of Sharon

Talk about a tropical treat in your own backyard! The Fiji™ Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Minspot') is a breathtaking flowering shrub that turns heads with its large, semi-double, trumpet-shaped blooms. Each petal is a soft, blush pink, kissed with a vivid red eye at the center.

Blooming in summer and continuing right into fall, this flowering bush is a reblooming wonder. Though not fragrant, the sheer abundance of flowers provides pollinator appeal in spades.

A member of the First Editions® collection, Fiji™ is a refined hybrid form of the traditional Rose of Sharon, bred for a more compact, well-branched habit. Growing 5-8 feet tall and 4-7 feet wide, this deciduous shrub has a naturally rounded shape and dense, dark green foliage that provides a striking backdrop for the pink blooms. Its growth is upright but contained, making it far tidier than older varieties.

Native to Asia and beloved for centuries, Hibiscus syriacus is celebrated in Korean culture as the national flower.

Key Features

• Semi-double pink blooms with a red eye
• Long-blooming from summer through fall
• Compact, rounded habit 5-8 feet tall, 4-7 feet wide
• Deciduous shrub with dark green foliage
• Cold-hardy and low maintenance

Landscaping Uses

This showy shrub makes a brilliant accent or backdrop plant in the garden. At 5-8 feet tall, it's the perfect midsized flowering bush for hedges, specimen planting, or mixed borders.

• Summer-to-fall focal point in flower beds
• Thrives in mixed shrub borders with other perennials and flowering bushes
• Adds tropical flair to cottage gardens
• Excellent as a specimen plant or flowering hedge
• Works well in large containers for patios and entryways

Care & Maintenance

Part of the Mallow family, its relatives include hardy Hibiscus and tropical Hibiscus. While many Hibiscus are tropical, this cold-hardy shrub thrives in USDA growing zones 5-8, handling frosty winters like a champ. This is a deciduous flowering shrub that rewards you with incredible summer-to-fall color and a compact shape. It is drought-tolerant once established, sun-loving, and heat-tolerant.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Requirements: Full sun is best for abundant blooms
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil - tolerates clay, loam, and slightly sandy conditions
• Moisture Needs: Keep evenly moist the first year - use the Finger Test. Once established, it's drought-tolerant.
• Arborist Mulch: Always apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around the root zone.
• Fertilization Needs: A balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring encourages vigorous growth and flower power. Compost is also beneficial.
• Pruning Info: Prune in late winter or early spring, as this Hibiscus blooms on new wood. Light pruning helps shape and encourage bigger blooms. Deadheading is not necessary, but it can keep it tidier.
• Renewal Pruning: Every few years, you can rejuvenate by cutting back older stems. Renewal pruning keeps plants vigorous.
• Special Perks:
• Resistant to deer and urban pollution.
• A reliable performer for city gardens
• Low maintenance
• Heat-tolerant and cold-hardy.

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Pretty In Pink All Summer Long

You'll fall in love with the nonstop display of rosy-pink blooms that make the Fiji™ Rose of Sharon a summer superstar. This compact, easy-care shrub belongs in every sunny garden. Order your Fiji™ Rose of Sharon today and let Nature Hills ship this beauty right to your door!