Althaea syriacus 'Aphrodite'

Rose of Sharon/Hibiscus

Common name: Rose of Sharon

A refined, upright Rose of Sharon selection featuring large, clear pink flowers with a subtle darker eye. ‘Aphrodite’ is valued for its improved form, strong summer bloom, and reduced seed set compared to older varieties.

Key features



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–10 ft



Flower color: Soft pink with faint red eye



Bloom time: Mid to late summer



Form: Upright, vase-shaped shrub



Life cycle: Deciduous shrub



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun



Soil: Average, well-drained; adaptable



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9



Landscape use



Shrub borders and mixed hedges



Specimen or focal shrub



Summer color in foundation plantings



Pollinator and wildlife gardens



Notes



Low seed / low volunteer seedlings compared to older cultivars



Deer resistant once established



Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds



Blooms on new wood; prune in late winter or early spring if needed

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

8'

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

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Normal, Well Drained

Shape

Broad Upright, Clump

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes