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Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' ('Diana' Rose of Sharon)

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Diana’ Photo/Illustration: Bill Johnson



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' hy-BIS-kus seer-ee-AY-kus Common Name: 'Diana' Rose of Sharon Genus: Hibiscus
'Diana' has a strong presence in the garden. The foliage is deep green and the large, pure white flowers bloom from mid- to late-summer. Unlike some other roses of Sharon, 'Diana' has flowers that remain open at night.
 Noteworthy characteristics: As a mature shrub, this plant can be trained into a small tree.
 Care: This plant's flowers bloom on new growth, so you should prune it at the end of winter. It requires little maintenance and tolerates extreme heat, drought, and poor soil once established.
 Propagation:

From cuttings.


 Problems:

Leaf spots, Japanese beetles, blight, rust, aphids, scale, whiteflies, and canker.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower;Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Flowering Tree, Hedge, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Shrubs

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