Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Houseplant
Origin
Not Available
Australia
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Kangaroo Paws
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malvales
Commelinales
Family
Malvaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Conostyloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws 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
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.