Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
South America
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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
Cut limbs, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Peppertree
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Peppertree
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Peppertree
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Peppertree
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
peppertree
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Peppertree
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Peppertree
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree 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
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.