Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Shrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
-9999
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Blood tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
COTONEASTER
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
cotoneaster
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
cotoneaster
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Zwergmispel
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
cotonéaster
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Cotoneaster
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Cotoneaster
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
cotoneaster
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
irga
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Cotoneaster
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cotoneaster height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster are as follows:
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
- Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.