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About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush


About Burning Bush and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Not Available   
China, Japan, Korea   

Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge   
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo   

Number of Varieties
8   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens   
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
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   
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
400.00 cm   
99+
243.84 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
243.84 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink   
Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink   
Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
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   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Pruning
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   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
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   
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Poisonous, Toxic   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   
Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus   
EUONYMUS alatus   

Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea   
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree   

In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Burning Bush Plant   

In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus   
Brennender Busch Pflanze   

In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus   
Bush brûlant des plantes   

In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus   
La quema de la planta de Bush   

In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus   
Burning Bush Φυτών   

In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus   
Bush ardente Planta   

In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Płonącego krzewu roślin   

In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Planta flammae rubi   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Malvales   
Celastrales   

Family
Malvaceae   
Celastraceae   

Genus
Hibiscus   
Euonymus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Malveae   
Euonymeae   

Subfamily
Malvoideae   
Celastroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush? We provide you with everything About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Burning Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Rose of Sharon Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Burning Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush

Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush Physical Information

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush are as follows:

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Burning Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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