Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'

Blushing Bride Rose-of-Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blushing Bride’ is a graceful deciduous flowering shrub valued for its soft, double pale-pink blooms. It develops an upright, vase-shaped habit with attractive green foliage that provides a lush backdrop through the growing season. From mid-summer into early fall, large, fully double flowers appear in delicate blush-pink tones, creating a romantic, ruffled appearance that stands out in the summer landscape.

Type: Deciduous shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–8 ft
Height: 8–10 ft
(10-year size: typically 6–8 ft tall)

USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Upright, vase-shaped shrub
Light: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; tolerant of clay and urban conditions
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer moderately resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Double blush-pink flowers



Long bloom period from mid-summer to fall



Elegant, ruffled flower form



Ideal for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings




Care
Prune in late winter or early spring since flowers form on new wood. Remove unwanted seedlings if naturalizing is not desired. Adaptable to heat, humidity, and urban conditions once established.

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub, Perennial

Height

8-10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, 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, Privacy Screen

Shape

Upright, Vase Shaped

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No