Althaea syriacus 'White Chiffon'

Rose of Sharon/Hibiscus

A refined selection from the Chiffon® series, ‘White Chiffon’ features large, semi-double to double pure white flowers with a soft, ruffled appearance. Known for its clean look, strong summer bloom, and extremely low seed set, it’s one of the best choices for low-maintenance landscapes.

Key features



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Flower color: Pure white



Bloom time: Mid to late summer



Form: Upright, dense, 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 or focal shrub



Screening and foundation plantings



Pollinator gardens



Notes



Very low seed / nearly sterile (Chiffon® series trait)



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

8'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green, Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Heavy, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Hedge, Specimen

Shape

Multi Stem, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No