Hibiscus syriacus 'William R. Smith'

China to India.

Rose of Sharon 'William R. Smith' is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Rose of Sharon 'William R. Smith's are medium green, ovate, alternate, lobed.

The white, cupped, wavy flowers appear from July to September. These grow to about 12 - 14 cm in size.

Hibiscus syriacus 'William R. Smith' is a heartroot.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

The Rose of Sharon 'William R. Smith' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Park, bee pasture, small/front garden

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.
- Frozen shoots should be cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

The Rose of Sharon 'William R. Smith' sets beautiful accents together with:
Summer lilac, pink weigelie.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.