Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
gardens
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
pachysandra
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Ysander
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
pachysandra
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Pachysandra
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Pachysandra
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Runianka
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Malvaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
sarcococceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra 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
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.