Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Nepal, China
Not Available
Types
not available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-5
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, larch sawfly, Needle rust
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LARIX sibirica
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Siberian Larch
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Siberian Larch
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Sibirische Lärche
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Mélèze de Sibérie
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Larix sibirica
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
siberian larch
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
siberian larch
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Modrzew syberyjski
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Siberian larch
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Larch season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siberian Larch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Larch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Larch height is 910.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Siberian Larch flower color: Green, Red and Yellow
Siberian Larch leaf color: Light Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Siberian Larch and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Larch pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Siberian Larch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.