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Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon - Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon
Common Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Syrian ketmia, St Joseph's rod, Garden Hibiscus

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I received the Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon in May, well packaged like all the other deliveries. I left it in a pot to plant it in the ground in autumn. It had very beautiful flowers.

Monique , 17/11/2024

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Large flowers that are 8-10 cm (3.1-3.9 in) in diameter. The flowers are a soft pink colour with carmine pink veins at the centre. Each flower only lasts for one day, but new ones bloom right after from July to September. This variety is great for adding a romantic or contemporary touch to a flower bed or a big container near the house.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1.25 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The 'Hibiscus syriacus 'Starburst Chiffon' is a new variety of bush hibiscus from the 'Chiffon' series. This series combines the attractive and floriferous Althea with more or less double flowers of various colours. The 'Starburst Chiffon' offers abundant and long-lasting flowering throughout the summer. The flowers are large, pink corollas striated with beautiful crimson veins. They are adorned with a small crumpled heart of the same pale pink, sometimes striped with crimson. Like its sisters from the 'Chiffon' series, this variety shows moderate growth and has a very harmonious silhouette. This bush suits small gardens, large parks, flowering hedges or large containers near the house. It is easy to grow in well-drained, ordinary soil that is slightly chalky in all climates and requires full sun.

The Hibiscus syriacus, also known as Garden Althea, is a deciduous shrub that can survive in harsh climates but remains evergreen in warmer regions. It belongs to the mallow family, along with hollyhocks and marshmallows. It is naturally found in temperate areas of Asia and has given rise to various cultivars, including the 'Chiffon' series. The flowers of this series are made of crepe-like petals that form a very double heart.

The 'Starburst Chiffon' variety offers this charming family's most exotic and contrasting flowering. It is also distinguished by a well-balanced bushy habit, a moderate size, and abundant flowering from July to September. This althea forms a bush about 2m (6 ft 7 in) high on average with a spread of about 1.50m (4 ft 11 in). An erect but well-branched vegetation supports its upright habit. It offers large corollas measuring 8 to 10 cm (3.1 to 3.9 in) wide, open on a finely cut, dark green foliage, slightly shiny. The leaves are alternate, lobed, ovate to lanceolate; their edges are serrated and billowy.

Althea, known as 'Starburst Chiffon', thrives in bright and warm environments. It can handle light shade in hot climates and requires minimal maintenance. When planting, ensure it is sheltered from strong winds and the soil remains slightly moist until the end of summer. 

This Hibiscus can be used as a medium-sized hedge and looks beautiful when combined with other 'Chiffon' hibiscus of different colours, abelias, buddleias, and other shrubby mallows. It can also be planted alone or at the back of a perennial bed composed of asters, phlox, daylilies, gauras, and other plants. 

Its modest size makes it ideal for growing in a large pot with fertile soil. This allows you to fully enjoy its flowering on your terrace or balcony.

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Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon - Rose of Sharon (Flowering) Flowering
Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon - Rose of Sharon (Foliage) Foliage
Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon - Rose of Sharon (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1.25 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Hibiscus

Species

syriacus

Cultivar

Starburst Chiffon

Family

Malvaceae

Other common names

Common Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Syrian ketmia, St Joseph's rod, Garden Hibiscus

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference837381

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Planting and care

To plant the beautiful Hibiscus syriacus 'Starburst Chiffon':

  1. Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot in your garden with well-drained, loose, yet fertile soil. If the soil quality is not ideal, you can add compost and sand to improve it.
  2. Dig a deep enough hole before planting and water generously afterwards.
  3. Don't worry if the vegetation doesn't start until May. While altheas can tolerate heat and occasional dryness, they prefer soil that retains moisture during the summer, which leads to more flowers.

You can use mulch to cover the base of the bushes for added protection if needed.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, draining

Care

Pruning instructions The best time to prune is at the end of winter. Prune severely to promote abundant flowering, cutting to 3-5 buds above ground level. Always make cuts above an outward-facing bud.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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