{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo","title":"Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo' (Pale pink rose of Sharon) H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Large pale pink flowers with a purple center • 🦋 Attracts butterflies and pollinators • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy down to -25 °C • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003epale pink Rose of Sharon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003etree mallow\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eRose of Sharon\u003c\/em\u003e, produces large, luminous pale pink, wide-open flowers with a spectacular deep purple center all summer long. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hardy deciduous shrub is one of the most generously flowering \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-pour-balcon\"\u003ebalcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is an exceptionally long summer flowering period from June to September, during which the flowers continuously renew themselves, combined with remarkable hardiness down to -25 °C, allowing it to withstand even the harshest winters in a pot or in the ground. The vivid purple center of each pale pink flower is the 'Hamabo' cultivar's signature feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHibiscus 'Hamabo' needs full sun to produce abundant flowers. It tolerates light partial shade, but flowering will be sparser. It handles wind, summer heat and moderate sea spray very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally full sun; bright partial shade is acceptable — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e balcony, terrace, planter, or planted in the ground — tolerates exposed, windy and hot locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy down to -25 °C — withstands the harshest winters, even in an unprotected pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e any type, provided it is well drained — tolerates poor and chalky soils, but prefers a fresh, well-drained substrate in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA spot sheltered from strong spring winds protects tender young shoots and emerging flower buds — late frosts can sometimes damage bud break in continental regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHibiscus 'Hamabo' appreciates fresh soil during flowering but tolerates drought well once established. In a pot, closer attention is needed than in the ground because the substrate dries out faster. To adjust your watering, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-vert\/prueba-del-dedo\"\u003etest the substrate moisture with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular in summer to support flowering; 2 to 3 times a week in a pot during hot weather, every 10 days in the shoulder seasons, and almost none in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes, add clay pebbles at the bottom, and always empty the saucer after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants that is rich in potassium, once every 2 to 3 weeks from April to September to support summer flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e prune hard at the end of winter (February–March) to stimulate flowering for the year — flowers develop on new wood, so generous pruning is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e no special care is needed — the plant naturally loses its leaves in autumn and regrows in spring. In a pot, protect the root ball from severe frost with mulch or fleece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring, using a slightly larger pot and taking the opportunity to refresh the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaf drop in autumn is perfectly normal — Hibiscus syriacus is a deciduous shrub that produces fresh foliage again the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its large pink flowers, purple center and shrubby habit, Hibiscus 'Hamabo' quickly becomes a centrepiece on a balcony or in a summer planter. To \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-vert\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003ecreate an easy-care urban balcony\u003c\/a\u003e, pair it with other flowering and pollinator-friendly plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a colourful summer planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/agapanthus-poppin-purple\"\u003eAgapanthus 'Poppin Purple'\u003c\/a\u003e, with its deep violet umbels — the Hibiscus's large pink flowers with purple centers echo the Agapanthus's violet blooms in a rich, harmonious summer palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a full-sun Mediterranean balcony,\u003c\/strong\u003e surround it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-lavande-vraie\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/a\u003e — the lavender's fragrant purple flower spikes and the Hibiscus's pale pink flowers attract a multitude of pollinators together in a distinctly Provençal composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a sophisticated silver contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucophyta-brownii\"\u003eLeucophyta brownii\u003c\/a\u003e with its finely textured silvery-grey foliage — the metallic grey of the cushion bush softens and highlights the luminous pink Hibiscus flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pink flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the pot inside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove taupe decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e with subtle vertical grooves — the natural neutral taupe does not compete with the flowers, allowing the vivid pink corollas to take centre stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eHibiscus 'Hamabo' is the ideal companion for sunny balconies all summer long — it flowers non-stop while most perennials begin to tire in the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune hard at the end of winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus syriacus flowers on new wood. Cut all branches back firmly to 3 or 4 buds in February–March — far from weakening the plant, this generous pruning triggers much more abundant and longer-lasting summer flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport flowering with a potassium-rich fertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e from April to September, apply a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants every 2 to 3 weeks. Potassium encourages flower bud formation and intensifies the colour of the blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait before spring bud break:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus syriacus starts growing again very late in spring, often in April or even May. Do not assume it is dead if the branches remain bare while other shrubs are already turning green — it simply has a naturally late bud break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hamabo'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale pink Rose of Sharon, tree mallow, Rose of Sharon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular in summer; tolerates drought once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e any type, well drained; tolerates chalky soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, upright shrubby habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium green, three-lobed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September, large, wide-open pale pink flowers with a deep purple center\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly attractive to bees, butterflies and bumblebees\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, annual pruning recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic; flowers are even edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering balcony \/ Cottage garden \/ Mediterranean\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The number of flowers, exact height and intensity of the purple center naturally vary from one plant to another and depending on the sunlight received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278116299017,"sku":"48440","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_581799ae-4cb9-4db4-a2ed-56001f1fdb04.jpg?v=1787751587","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}