Althaea syriacus 'Helene'

Rose of Sharon/Hibiscus

A refined Rose of Sharon cultivar with crisp white flowers accented by a small red eye. ‘Helene’ offers a classic look with reliable summer bloom and a tidy, upright habit, making it easy to use in both formal and informal landscapes.

Key features



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–10 ft



Flower color: White with red center



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 hedges



Specimen planting



Screening and foundation plantings



Pollinator gardens



Notes



Low seed production compared to older varieties



Deer resistant once established



Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds



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

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

10-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Crimson, Yellow

Fruit color

Brown

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Normal, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Multi Stem, Vase Shaped

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No