Proven Winners Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon

It is a relatively low-maintenance shrub. Because it is a seedless cultivar, you won't have to worry about unwanted seedlings popping up in your garden beds, and it is naturally drought and heat tolerant once established.

The Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon is hardy in growing zones 5 through 9. If you live in a colder climate within this range, it will lose its leaves in the winter and go dormant, returning with fresh growth in the spring.

Yes, its columnar growth habit makes it an excellent choice for large containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and is large enough to accommodate its mature size of 5 to 6 feet.

For the best flower production, plant it in a location that receives full sun, though it will also tolerate partial shade. More sunlight generally results in more abundant blooms throughout the summer and fall.

Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, deer typically avoid the foliage of this Hibiscus.

Yes, the striking blue-green leaves with creamy white tips provide visual interest from the time they emerge in spring until they drop in the fall. The foliage remains attractive even when the plant is not in bloom.