China Chiffon® Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Bricutts'
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| $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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
China Chiffon® Rose of Sharon highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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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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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-8
The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Althea, China Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Bricutts') produces large, single white flowers that are adorned with a streaked red eye and a lacy center to create an anemone-like flower! Also known as Althea, and related to Tropical Hibiscus, these are just as brilliant and easy to grow as their cousins!
A strong growth habit lends itself to pruning into a tree form or kept as an upright shrub that is easy for beginner gardeners and experts alike! Full of lush deep green foliage that is a fantastic backdrop for the gleaming white blooms! The large overlapping petals and red bullseye are a beacon for pollinators, hummingbirds, and local bees!
Being a very easy-to-grow and strong-growing plant with lots of large blooms, China Chiffon® will become the star in the garden from July through September, with bold yet delicate blooms! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, Althea grows to a hefty and elegantly branched 8 to 12-foot tall shrub or multi-branched tree form!
Planting and Application:
China Chiffon® is great for borders and backdrops to highlight Roses, Perennials, and Cottage borders! Radiant blooms shine as a specimen plant and flowering focal point in the sun! You'll love having one as a pinpoint shade plant, or in rows for privacy around seating areas. The soft and soothing colored flowers add a cool and calming effect to Meditation gardens and sunny hot porches and patios alike!
Trim smaller, or plant in an oversized container for a patio plant and on balconies for privacy and screening! Fantastic pollinator garden plants, China Chiffon® turns your sunny yard into a soothing private retreat with their help along your property line or creating outdoor garden rooms! Althea also looks incredible as an anchor plant to soften the corners of a garage or garden shed. China Chiffon® works beautifully with nearly any style of architecture, too.
- Brilliant White Flowers With Red Eyes
- Prolific Flowers & Upright Form
- Flower Power from Mid-Summer To Fall
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Pollinators Favorite
- Wonderful Cut Flowers, Large Containers & Flowering Privacy Screen
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Keep it well watered during growth. China Chiffon® does best in full sun, but the light shade is acceptable, especially in far southern or southwestern climates. Plant it in a spot where they will get at least six hours of sunlight a day, but in hotter climates, they can handle some afternoon shade. Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Use a three-inch layer of arborist mulch over the top of the root system to keep them nice and cool. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering plants at the same time.
This gorgeous shrub blooms on new wood, so prune Althea in early spring to either shape or control the height. You'll have flowers later that season, no matter how tightly you trim them in spring. You can even train these shrubs into multi or single-stemmed tree forms! Renewal prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture & Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Rugged, Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
- Blooms on New Wood - Prune Early Spring
- Large Upright Shrub or Tree-Form With Training
Easy to grow Proven Winners® ColorChoice® plants are outstanding additions to your yard! Hurry and order your own China Chiffon® Rose of Sharon today and enjoy these fantastic late-season ornamentals!
