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About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Sun Star
About Sun Star and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus


What is
Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   
Origin
Not Available   
Southern Africa, South Africa   
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge   
Ornithogalum Umbellatum Ornithogalum thyrsoides Ornithogalum dubium Ornithogalum arabicum Ornithogalum nutans   
Number of Varieties
8   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
gardens   
Grassland   
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
7-10   
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
10-7   
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   
Clump-Forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
400.00 cm   
99+
20.30 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink   
Orange, Gold   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow   
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink   
Several shades of Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Light Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed   
Linear   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Not Available   
Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, 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, Winter, Late Winter   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs   
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 regular watering   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
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   
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   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Not Available   
Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls   
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   
Flowers, Root   
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Not Available   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus   
ORNITHOGALUM dubium   
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea   
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee   
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Sun Star   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Platyhelminthes   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Lilopsida   
Order
Malvales   
Asparagales   
Family
Malvaceae   
Asparagaceae   
Genus
Hibiscus   
Ornithogalum   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Tribe
Malveae   
Ornithogaleae   
Subfamily
Malvoideae   
Scilloideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star

Wondering what are the properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Rose of Sharon Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sun Star has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star

Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star Physical Information

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star are as follows:

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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