Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
  
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12-5
  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
  
White, Red, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, 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
  
Apply 8-4-6 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Rash
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
  
ALPINIA zerumbet
  
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
  
Shell Ginger
  
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
Shell Ginger
  
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
  
Shell Ginger
  
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
  
Shell Ginger
  
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
  
Shell jengibre
  
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
  
Shell Τζίντζερ
  
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
  
Shell Ginger
  
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
Shell Imbir
  
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
Crusta Ginger
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Zingiberaceae
  
Genus
Hibiscus
  
Alpinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Malveae
  
Alpinieae
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Alpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger 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
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, 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 Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.