Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
China
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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 in early spring, 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
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Daphne planta
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Daphne plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne 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
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.