Hibiscus First Editions Bali Rose of Sharon
Best flowering shrub for gardeners seeking high-contrast, low-maintenance landscape color.
Discover the stunning Hibiscus First Editions® Bali™ Rose of Sharon, featuring graceful white blooms with bold red-purple centers. These eye-catching flowers contrast beautifully with dark green, burgundy foliage, creating a show-stopping display. This variety is known for exceptionally large flowers and vivid colors. To encourage rebloom, remove old flowers before they form seed heads or prune plants back after a flush of bloom. In early spring, remove dead stems from established plants to maintain their perfect appearance season after season. This hibiscus adds delicate beauty to any garden landscape.
$58.30
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+48%
Above average
Item Form
Bareroot
/ Bareroot
Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting to avoid invasive seedling cleanup
- Landscapers seeking long-lasting, vibrant floral displays
- Busy homeowners needing hardy, low-effort landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners worried about late-spring dormancy
- Organic growers avoiding regular pest management tasks
- Novice gardeners intimidated by annual structural pruning
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Bold contrast between white petals and burgundy foliage creates immediate garden drama.
Bloom Performance
Exceptional flower size and consistent reblooming keep the landscape looking vibrant.
Maintenance Ease
Simple pruning requirements make this a manageable choice for most gardeners.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across zones five through eight ensures broad regional adaptability.
Landscape Versatility
Functions perfectly as a standalone focal point or structured border element.
Establishment Potential
Bareroot form requires attentive initial watering to ensure strong seasonal growth.
Key Specs
Item Form
Bareroot
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
syriacus
Variety
'Minfren'
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Mature Height
8 Feet
Mature Width
7 Feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Features
- Exceptionally large flowers
- Vivid colors
- Dark green burgundy foliage
- Easy Care Plants
- Free Bloomer
- Suitable for Beds, Borders, and Cut Flowers
- White blooms with bold red-purple centers
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and reliability of the Bali Rose of Sharon. Reviewers frequently note the plant arrives healthy and establishes quickly, demonstrating vigorous growth right away. The aesthetic appeal is a major highlight; the unique, vibrant blooms are reliable throughout the season, transforming garden spaces exactly as advertised. This variety is highly regarded for its hardiness and consistent performance, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking dependable, long lasting color and structure.
Know before you buy
This plant requires full sun to thrive. For the best flower production and to maintain the deep color of the foliage, ensure it receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
The Bali Rose of Sharon reaches a mature height of approximately 8 feet and a width of 7 feet. Be sure to provide enough space in your landscape to accommodate this size.
This hibiscus is hardy in zones 5 through 8. If you live in a region with extreme winter temperatures outside of these zones, it may not survive year-round.
It is considered an easy-care plant, but you can encourage more blooms by removing old flowers before they form seed heads. Pruning back the plant after a flush of blooms can also help stimulate a second round of flowers.
Yes, the Bali Rose of Sharon is suitable for cut flowers. Their exceptionally large size and striking white and red-purple coloring make them a beautiful addition to indoor bouquets.
Perform maintenance pruning in early spring to remove any dead stems. You can also prune the plant back lightly after a flush of blooms to maintain its shape and encourage further flowering.
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