.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Lavender Chiffon' Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon' Description A deciduous shrub featuring elegant lavender-purple flowers with ruffled petals, blooming from mid-summer to early fall. Compact growth habit with attractive foliage makes it ideal for borders and shrub beds. Suggested Uses Ivy for borders, hedges, container plantings, and attracting pollinators in cottage gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon' Common Name: Lavender Chiffon Rose of Sharon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 8-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, with a bushy, spreading habit. Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, ovate green leaves Bloom Time: Mid to late summer through early fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Contains substances toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: Yes, lightly aromatic flowers Cut Flower: Suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, in bloom borders, and mixed shrub beds Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after the last frost, in well-drained soil with full sun. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging. Soil Type: Adaptable but prefers loamy, well-drained soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms. Winter Care: Provide mulch in colder zones; prune back lightly in late winter. Planting Depth: Bury roots at the same depth as in nursery. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer. Special Care: Minimal maintenance, reacts well to mulching and occasional watering.