Hibiscus Pollypetite®

Dwarf Rose of Sharon

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Little to No Seeding!
With her impeccable manners and compact rounded habit, this petite selection is perfect for borders and foundation plantings. Large lavender-pink, lightly-ruffled flowers nestle against the dark green maple-leaf-shaped foliage. Little to no seeding. Slow to break dormancy in spring, but worth the wait! H. Pollypetite™ blooms on new wood. Developed by Polly Hill at the arboretum on Martha’s Vineyard.

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.


Little to No Seeding!
With her impeccable manners and compact rounded habit, this petite selection is perfect for borders and foundation plantings. Large lavender-pink, lightly-ruffled flowers nestle against the dark green maple-leaf-shaped foliage. Little to no seeding. Slow to break dormancy in spring, but worth the wait! H. Pollypetite™ blooms on new wood. Developed by Polly Hill at the arboretum on Martha’s Vineyard.

Code HIPO

Patent Pending 'Rosina'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species

Height Tall 3-4'

Spacing Plant 4-5' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

  • Good for Hedge
  • OK in Containers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Hibiscus General Information

Hibiscus are very useful for the late summer to early fall bloom. Tolerant of a wide variety of soils except very wet or very dry sites. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hibiscus Plant Care

Pruning can be done in late spring. If desired (but usually not necessary) Rose of Sharon can be heavily pruned by removing undesired stems at ground level. Shaping is okay when desired.