Rose of Sharon 'Helene'

A.V.K. Nursery Holdings Inc.

$39.99
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Rose of Sharon 'Helene' is an elegant deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant display of large, pure-white blooms accented by a striking deep-red eye. Flowering from midsummer into early fall, it provides reliable colour when many other shrubs have finished blooming. Its upright, vase-shaped habit makes it an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, specimen plantings, and pollinator gardens. Exceptionally heat and drought-tolerant once established, 'Helene' is a low-maintenance shrub that performs well in a wide range of Canadian landscapes.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

8 to 10 ft tall × 4 to 6 ft wide

Zone:

5-8

Watering:

Moderate Watering

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Helene Rose of Sharon

Scientific Name:

Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene'

Type:

Deciduous flowering shrub

Growth Details:

Flowers are produced on new wood from July through September. Best planted in spring or fall and benefits from full sun for maximum flowering.

Environmental Needs:

Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and performs best in a location with good air circulation. Tolerates heat, humidity, and urban conditions once established.

Special Features:

Large, elegant white flowers with a rich burgundy-red eye, exceptionally long bloom season, and dependable flowering on new growth.

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Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

Fresh green foliage emerges in spring, followed by abundant white flowers with deep red centres from midsummer into early fall. Attractive seed capsules and upright branching provide additional autumn and winter interest.

Garden Value:

Provides exceptional late-season blooms, making it an excellent specimen plant, flowering hedge, privacy screen, or pollinator garden addition.

Wildlife & Human Value:

The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the blooming season. Its long-lasting floral display makes it an excellent ornamental shrub for residential landscapes, pollinator gardens, hedges, and mixed borders.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Plant at the same depth as the nursery container in well-drained soil. Allow adequate spacing for air circulation and mature growth. Avoid poorly drained sites.

Care:

Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and encourage vigorous flowering. Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Tolerances:

Heat-tolerant, humidity-tolerant, drought-tolerant once established, urban-pollution tolerant, and moderately salt-tolerant.

Tips For Success:

Provide at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells, fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer, and prune annually to maintain shape and encourage abundant blooms.

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