Hibiscus Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
Best low-maintenance flowering shrub for small garden spaces and containers.
Discover the Hibiscus Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon, a shrub that brings vibrant color and unique foliage to your garden. Its enchanting, double candy-pink blooms create a beautiful display throughout the summer. The plant features eye-catching variegated foliage with a bluish hue and a pale yellowy-green edge, adding depth and interest. This resilient shrub is resistant to heat, drought, and deer, making it a low-maintenance choice that also attracts beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Its compact size makes it ideal for container planting, offering versatility for various garden spaces.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
857
/ 2609
#857 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
SKU
25993
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
Features
- Enchanting candy-pink double blooms
- Variegated foliage with unique coloring
- Resistant to heat, drought, and deer
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Compact size, perfect for containers
- Tough and versatile shrub
- Blooms throughout the summer season
- Adds vibrant color and visual interest
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Hibiscus Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon for its unique aesthetic and reliable performance. The variegated foliage offers consistent visual interest, complemented by beautiful, prolific double pink and white blooms throughout the season. A major benefit is the sterile nature of this cultivar, eliminating concerns about unwanted self-seeding common in older varieties. Reviewers confirm the shrub establishes well and exhibits robust hardiness. While some noted initial size versus price, the consensus is that this high-quality, distinctive specimen delivers exceptional garden impact, making it a worthwhile investment for dedicated gardeners.
Know before you buy
Yes, this shrub performs best in full sun. Providing at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily will ensure the most vibrant pink blooms and maintain the health of its variegated foliage.
Absolutely. Its compact, mounding habit makes it an excellent candidate for large containers. Just ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate its mature size of six feet.
Yes, this variety is known for being deer-resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, this Hibiscus is generally ignored by deer in most garden settings.
It is a low-maintenance plant. Once established, it is heat and drought tolerant, requiring only moderate watering and occasional pruning to maintain its shape or size.
The Hibiscus Sugar Tip is hardy in zones 5 through 8. If you live in a colder climate, ensure it is planted in a well-drained spot to prevent root rot during the winter months.
Yes, the variegated foliage—featuring a mix of green and pale yellowy-green edges—provides visual interest from spring through summer, complementing the candy-pink blooms.
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