Raspberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Shrub
Hibiscus syriacus 'DS03RS'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Raspberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Shrub highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
Rosy mauvy double blossoms, the delightful Raspberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Shrub (Hibiscus syriacus 'DS03RS') can best be described as fruity and delicious! These are extra showy versions of your typical Hibiscus family, but these double (almost triple) blooms closer resemble Carnations or small Peony flowers with a creamy mix of raspberry hues!
The flowers are born in profusion from mid-summer into fall, backed by a dense oval shrub full of fine-textured dark green leaves that are neatly serrated and stay clean looking all season long. You'll love seeing all the Hummingbirds and butterflies that show up to check out these blooms! The incredible double-petalled flower display just begs to be planted where you can see them all growing season-long.
Also known as woody Hibiscus, the deciduous Rose of Sharon are best known for its hardy nature! Along with its sibling Peppermint and Blueberry, these hardy Hibiscus family members thrive in USDA zones 5-9. Growing to a decent-sized shrub that's densely branched and 6-8 feet tall and spreading to about 4-5 feet wide. Its adaptability allows you more options to use these low-maintenance plants anywhere in the full-sun garden!
Planting and Application:
Picture one of these impressive shrubs in a large container or planter near your back patio or porch! Filling your landscape with lavish mauvy pink blossoms! This is an unforgettable focal point shrub and a glamorous ornamental flowering specimen! Let's not forget a single Raspberry Smoothie™ Althea bush will be an amazing anchor to soften the corner of your home or dress up a sunny foundation planting!
Butterfly gardens, cottage garden accents, poolside privacy plantings, and softening a building's corner - the choices are endless! Use Raspberry Smoothie™ shrubs as a backdrop to your perennial or Rose garden borders. Such a showy shrub deserves a front-and-center location in your yard!
Want to create a larger spectacle? Try planting your Rose of Sharon Shrub around its matching tree form for a multi-tiered display! Mix and match with other Althea trees and shrubs for a truly juicy and dimensional landscape! No room? Try training your shrub into a multi-trunked tree for yourself!
- Double Blooms in Luscious Raspberry Hues
- Massive Flower Display Mid-Summer to Fall
- Dense Multi-Branched Shrub Form
- Butterflies & Hummingbirds!
- Sterile, Non-Invasive Selection
- Fantastic Flowering Ornamental Accents, Specimens & Focal Points
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Raspberry Smoothie™ Althea loves the full sun, thrives in hot, dry locations once the plants are established, and can be very drought tolerant, requiring little additional water without sacrificing any quality, growth, or flower power! It is an amazingly easy plant to grow, tolerating almost any well-drained soil and any site as long as it is sunny. Prune before they leaf out and then leave them alone to produce those amazing flowers on the new growth. Growing incredibly in both heat and the sun, Althea is a bit late to get growing in the spring - but it is worth the wait!
- Full Sun
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Blooms on New Wood - Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
- Drought Tolerant & Easy to Grow
- Prune in Early Spring - Blooms on New Wood
Hurry and order this amazingly showy shrub! The Raspberry Smoothie™ Althea has luscious blooms to fill your landscape from summer til autumn! Buy yours online at NatureHills.com before they're gone!
Tree Form vs. Shrub Form
The details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you’re getting.
Tree Form:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
