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Key characteristics

Family: Malvaceae
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Flower color: Double, carnation-like flowers with a soft pink blush
Foliage color: Green with toothy margins
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low, with occasional pruning to shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Shrubs

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'

Blushing Bride Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' is a deciduous shrub admired for its double, carnation-like flowers with a soft pink blush. These blooms begin to appear in mid-summer and continue until frost, providing color long after many other flowering shrubs have finished for the season. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing garden biodiversity. Its toothy green leaves create a textured backdrop for the delicate blossoms.

Light

Full sun to part shade

Water

Medium

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Manzanita · California lilac · Poppy · Foxtail lily · Oregano · Globe artichoke

Design tip

The soft pink, double flowers suit a romantic palette without appearing overly formal. Combine ‘Blushing Bride’ with lavender, blue, and silvery foliage, using looser flower forms nearby to contrast with its full, carnation-like blooms.

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