Lucy Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6-12 | Week of March 2nd |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.
Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.
There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
- Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
- Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
Full Root Pouch planting guide
Choosing the Right Size
| Size | Plant Age | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | 6 mo to 1 yr | Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings. |
| #1 Container | 1 to 2 yrs | Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners. |
| #2 Container | 2 to 3 yrs | Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment. |
| #3 Container | 3 to 4 yrs | Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size. |
| #5 and larger | 4+ yrs | Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact. |
Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
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Description
Full and ruffled, the Lucy Rose of Sharon is a fantastic ornamental shrub. Lucy Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy') is a splendid sight in almost setting! Live large with these softly tropical blooms from mid-summer through fall. You'll love the form of this plant. Its got an upright growing habit and develops into a graceful vase shape with time.
Your Lucy Rose of Sharon's most stellar feature is of course its lovely, 4-inch bloom that begins mid-summer and continues into mid-fall. Each delicate blossom is double, with a full, fluffy appearance in hues of red and pink. The diamond-shaped, serrated leaves are a vibrant dark green and present the perfect backdrop for the brilliant flowers!
Also known as Althea, this modern variety of the native Rose Mallow and Hardy Hibiscus family. However, left to grow naturally, Lucy will certainly perform in its naturally superior fashion. Lucy Rose of Sharon is a deciduous shrub that has a multi-stemmed, upright nature with a vase shape and is quite easy to care for, and gardeners of all experience levels throughout USDA growing zones 5-9.
Planting and Application:
Keep Lucy as a bushy shrub or 'limb up' and create a multi-trunked tree form specimen plant piece! Either way, This will be a knockout accent on its own, or in groupings that will be every bee, butterfly, and hummingbird's new favorite hotspot! Plant just one for an impressive specimen in your front yard, or use several en masse in an empty side yard where you'd like to bring in a little color.
Lavish flowering hedges will pump up your privacy, and create "living walls" of a garden room. A single one becomes a magnificent accent plant. Several planted together look amazing at the back of the border or along your fence line. This variety could be the perfect choice as screening all along the outside of your pool deck fencing. Place four feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next.
This shrub works well with many architectural styles. It lends an easy-breezy, Shabby Chic or formal visual appeal to your landscape. Make your space work for you! Leverage that by placing two, flanking either side of your garden gate. You and your guests will enjoy that heightened sense of anticipation on entry into the garden.
- Gorgeous Double Pinkish Red Ruffled Blooms
- Long-Lasting Display Mid-Summer Through Fall
- Butterflies, Bees & Hummingbirds Love the Nectar-Rich Blooms
- Upright, Rounded Form & Pretty Branching Structure
- Easy to Grow & Great for New Gardeners
- Specimens, Privacy & 'Garden Rooms' & Shrub or Tree Focal Point
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Lucy is easy to grow and has no serious insect or disease problems. Althea is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions and tolerant of full sun all day but also handles partial shade! Rose of Sharon does need well-drained soil but is not particular on the type and even doing well in poor soils. Give them a regular schedule of medium water, especially when they are young plants. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering plants at the same time. Follow application rates on the label.
Add a thick layer of arborist mulch in containers and in-ground plants alike. You'll cut down on surface evaporation with this useful garden must-have, plus provide much-needed insulation from heat and cold.
Lucy Rose of Sharon has no significant insect or disease issues, is heat and humidity tolerant, and is relatively hardy overall. Deadhead your shrub after flowers fade to remove seedheads before they mature to prevent self-seeding. Lucy's blossoms are large, but you can make them even larger by hard pruning in spring. Renewal prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture & Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Adaptable to a Wide Range of Conditions & Poor Soil
- Tolerates Cold & Salt Spray
- Deer Don't Prefer the Taste
- Hardy, Heat & Humidity Tolerant
Fabulous flower and form with a late-season bloom! The lovely double Lucy Rose of Sharon and its rosy blossoms will delight you and fill your garden with enjoyment! Order now at Nature Hills today!
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.
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Growth RateModerate
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, AZ, HI, ID, MT, PR
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