Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Silver
  
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Green, Light Green, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Yellow, Green, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Gold, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Ovate and toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
  
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
  
Hibiscus syriacus
  
Common Name
Silverthorn
  
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
  
In Hindi
Silverthorn
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
In German
Silverthorn
  
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
  
In French
Silverthorn
  
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
Silverthorn
  
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
  
In Greek
Silverthorn
  
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
  
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Polish
Silverthorn
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
In Latin
Silverthorn
  
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Malveae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available