Wayside Gardens Hibiscus Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
Best low-maintenance flowering shrub for small garden spaces and containers.
This shrub manages to be a showstopper without the typical high-maintenance baggage. While you sacrifice the sprawling size of traditional varieties, you gain a compact, deer-resistant powerhouse that keeps your garden vibrant with candy-pink blooms and striking variegated foliage all summer long.
$24.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest beyond just flowers
- Eco-conscious homeowners wanting to avoid invasive plant species
- City dwellers needing resilient plants for challenging urban environments
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate, full-sized landscape impact
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer avoiding pest management tasks
- Busy homeowners wanting a hands-off, no-pruning shrub
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Double candy-pink blooms and variegated foliage create a stunning garden focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Resilient nature makes this a low-effort choice for busy home gardeners.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws butterflies and hummingbirds to your outdoor space all summer.
Container Versatility
Compact mounding habit thrives perfectly in pots or smaller garden beds.
Environmental Hardiness
Built to withstand heat, drought, and persistent pressure from local deer.
Bloom Duration
Consistent flowering throughout the summer provides long-lasting seasonal color.
Key Specs
SKU
25993
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
syriacus
Variety
'America Irene Scott'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Light Pink
Foliage Color
Chartreuse, Medium Green, Variegated
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Mature Height
6 feet
Mature Spread
6 feet
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