Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Northwestern China, Russia
Not Available
Types
not available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach, Orange Red
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove deadheads
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Slugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS chalcedonica
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Maltese cross, Jerusalem cross, Burning love, Dusky salmon
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Maltese cross
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Malteserkreuz
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Maltese cross
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
cruz de Malta
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
σταυρό της Μάλτας
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
cruz de Malta
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
krzyż maltański
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Duces crucis
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maltese Cross Flower season is Spring and Summer and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Maltese Cross Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Maltese Cross Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Maltese Cross Flower height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Maltese Cross Flower flower color: Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach and Orange Red
Maltese Cross Flower leaf color: Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Maltese Cross Flower and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maltese Cross Flower pruning is done In late autumn and Remove deadheads and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Maltese Cross Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.