Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® on stem (Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
My hibiscus has no leaves in April—is this serious? No, rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to come into leaf, often not until May.
How long does rose of Sharon bloom? From July to September: each flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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⭐ White flowers with pink rays • 🌸 Flowering from July to September • 🌳 Trained on a standard • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage
Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® opens large white flowers crossed by dark pink rays radiating from the center, around a central pompom of fine petals. Native to East Asia, althea is one of the few shrubs to flower in midsummer.
Its distinctive feature is this two-tone pattern: each flower has a pink star on a white background, the motif that gave the cultivar its name. It is the most graphic of the eight altheas in the catalog, and its flowering lasts from July to September, when almost all patio shrubs have finished flowering.
Which hibiscus should you choose?
Eight altheas in the catalog, on a standard or in bush form:
- Starburst Chiffon® (this plant) — white with pink rays radiating from the center. The most contrasting.
- Blue Chiffon® — semi-double lavender-blue (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The rarest shade among altheas.
- Lavender Chiffon® — light mauve with a deeper center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The softest shade.
- Magenta Chiffon® — intense magenta pink (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The brightest version.
- White Chiffon® — pure white (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.
- Tricolour — three cultivars grafted onto a single trunk (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular.
- Hamabo — very pale pink with a purple center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The softest.
- Woodbridge — deep pink with a red center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most colorful bush.
Light & placement
Althea needs full sun and heat to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.
- Exposure: full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.
- Location: terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, walkway — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -20 °C — rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and regrows late in spring.
- Soil type: rich and well-draining — planting soil amended with compost.
Rose of Sharon breaks dormancy late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.
Watering & care
Rose of Sharon produces its flowers on the current year's wood, which makes all the difference compared with spring-flowering shrubs: pruning is done at the end of winter and directly stimulates flowering. A rich, well-draining growing medium supports this production, and the foliage always signals a problem before it gets worse.
- Watering: regular from May to September — two to three times a week during peak flowering, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.
- Drainage: essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.
- Pruning: in February-March, cutting back the previous year's shoots — the harder the pruning, the larger the flowers.
- Suckers: remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.
Each flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones for two to three months: spent flowers fall off on their own, without intervention.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
It's the flowering that saves a terrace in midsummer, when everything else has finished blooming and we spend the most time outdoors.
- For continuous flowering, pair it with the dwarf lilac 'Palibin' — the lilac blooms in May, and the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.
- For a two-tone pairing, place a Magenta Chiffon® beside it — the vibrant pink of one echoes the other's rays.
- To fill the winter, add a 'Blue Maid' holly — its foliage and berries fill the space while the Rose of Sharon is bare.
- To enhance the pot, a container in terracotta or natural fibre keeps the substrate cool during the flowering period.
The Chiffon® series is sterile or nearly sterile: it produces virtually no seeds, preventing self-seeding from classic Rose of Sharon varieties.
Verdeia tips
- Prune firmly in February-March: the Rose of Sharon flowers on new wood. Cutting back the previous year's shoots to two or three buds produces fewer but noticeably larger flowers and keeps the crown compact.
- Don't be alarmed by late bud break: the Rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to resume growth, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; scratching the bark to check for green underneath is enough to reassure you.
- Water generously at the height of flowering: producing flowers continuously for three months requires plenty of water. Water stress in July causes the buds to drop before they open.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon®
- Common name: Rose of Sharon, tree mallow
- Family: Malvaceae
- Origin: Eastern Asia
- Size on delivery: H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Habit: trained on a stem, rounded crown
- Mature height: 2 to 2.50 metres in a pot
- Exposure: full sun, at least 6 hours per day
- Watering: regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter
- Soil type: rich and well-draining
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Growth: moderate, pruning in February essential
- Foliage: deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late bud break in May
- Flowering: July to September, large white flowers with dark pink rays and a pompom-like center
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Romantic / Colorful / Patio
Each plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the density of the crown, and the spread of the pink rays naturally vary from one flower to another.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.