Hibiscus syriacus Aphrodite

Aphrodite Althea

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Aphrodite’ — commonly known as Aphrodite Rose of Sharon — is a deciduous flowering shrub valued for its large, soft pink single blooms marked with a deep crimson-red eye from midsummer into early fall, when many other shrubs have finished blooming. This upright, vase-shaped shrub produces abundant tropical-looking flowers against medium green foliage, creating strong late-season color and attracting pollinating insects throughout the warm season.

Type: Deciduous shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–8 ft
Height: 8–10 ft

USDA Zones: 5a–8b

Form: Upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed shrub

Light: Full sun

Soil: Average, well-drained soil; adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy soils

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, summer screening, specimen planting, and pollinator gardens. Long bloom season adds dependable late-summer color. Tolerates urban conditions and pruning well.

Care: Prune in late winter or early spring since flowers form on new wood. Remove unwanted seedlings where self-seeding occurs. Fertilize lightly in spring for best flowering. 🌸🌿

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

8-10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Highly Adaptable, Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Upright, Vase Shaped

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes