Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
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
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Wallflower
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
पीला Wallflower
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Yellow Wallflower
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower 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
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Yellow Wallflower 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 Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.