The rose-of-sharon can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–9. View Map Tree Type Mature Size The rose-of-sharon grows to a height of 8–12′ and a spread of 6–10′ at maturity.
The climate is most favorable for growing rose of Sharon bushes in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 9. Rose of Sharon prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Older bushes may fall prey to fungal damage if you are growing them in areas without full sun.
Is Rose of Sharon invasive?
Rose of Sharon is tolerant of air pollution, heat, humidity, poor soil, and drought. 1 This species has naturalized well in many areas and can become invasive if its growth is not monitored. This shrub is primarily used as a specimen plant, hedge plant, and foundation shrub.
Yet another question we ran across in our research was “Is Rose of Sharon a good plant?”.
One source stated that Most rose of Sharon varieties are valued mainly for their flowers, but don’t underestimate the importance of attractive foliage. Such foliage plants, like this one, offer continuing appeal even after many garden blooms have wilted. Another benefit of this cultivar is that it does not set seed.
Rose of Sharon shrubs thrive from U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, enduring winter temperatures as extreme as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. In the past, Rose of Sharon shrubs fell out of favor in some regions because some types self-seeded and invaded areas where they didn’t belong.
Will roses grow in Zone 9?
Below you will find heat resistant varieties of low-maintenance roses that will grow in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9. Rest assured, when you buy zone 9 rose bushes from Wilson Bros Gardens, we safely ship the highest quality container-grown specimens that are ready upon arrival to plant and thrive for years to come in your gardens – Guaranteed!
When we were researching we ran into the query “How much water do Roses need in Zone 9?”.
Roses are thirsty plants, and USDA zone 9 can be hot and dry. The roses’ soil should remain moist but not soggy. Give them at least 1 inch of water per week and more water when it is very dry, windy or hot.
What is the best low maintenance zone 9 Rose?
R. Cant” and “Louis Phillippe” are great low-maintenance zone 9 roses. Knock Out® roses are another very reliable option that tolerates the heat of a zone 9 summer. They combine the ease of care of old garden roses with the long bloom period of more modern roses.
What are the easiest roses to grow?
Old garden roses are among the easiest to grow, but most only bloom once per year. By contrast, hybrid tea roses and other formal roses require more maintenance.