{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige","title":"Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® on stem (Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hibiscus-starburst-chiffon\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e⭐ White flowers with pink rays • 🌸 Flowers from July to September • 🌳 Trained on a stem • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large white flowers crossed by dark pink rays extending from the center, around a central pompom of fine petals. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rose of Sharon is one of the few shrubs to flower in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is this two-tone pattern: each flower bears a pink star on a white background, the motif that gave the cultivar its name. It is the most graphic of the six Rose of Sharon varieties in the catalogue, and its flowering lasts from July to September, when almost all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e have finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hibiscus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Hibiscus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix cultivars trained on a stem, in very different colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarburst Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — white with pink rays extending from the center. The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double lavender-blue (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The rarest shade among Rose of Sharon varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eLavender Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — light mauve with a deeper center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense magenta pink (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most vibrant version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eWhite Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige\"\u003eTricolour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — three cultivars grafted onto the same stem (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose of Sharon requires full sun and warmth to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, walkway — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — the rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and starts growing again late in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — planting compost mixed with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe rose of Sharon breaks dormancy late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rose of Sharon produces its flowers on new wood, which makes all the difference compared with spring-flowering shrubs: pruning is done at the end of winter and directly stimulates flowering. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003erich, well-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e supports this production, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from May to September — two to three times a week during peak flowering, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave water standing in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February–March, cut back the previous year’s shoots — the harder the pruning, the larger the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continually produces new ones for two to three months: spent flowers drop off on their own, without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the flowering that saves a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e in midsummer, when everything else has finished blooming and we spend the most time outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003e‘Palibin’ dwarf lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — the lilac flowers in May, then the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a two-tone pairing,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its vivid pink echoes the other plant’s rays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo brighten winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e‘Blue Maid’ holly\u003c\/a\u003e — its foliage and berries fill the space when the rose of Sharon is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the soil fresh during the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Chiffon® series is sterile or nearly so: it produces virtually no seeds, avoiding the spontaneous seedlings common with classic rose of Sharon varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune decisively in February–March:\u003c\/strong\u003e the rose of Sharon flowers on new wood. Cutting the previous year's shoots back to two or three buds produces fewer but significantly larger flowers and keeps the crown compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about late leafing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to come back into growth, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; scratching the bark to check for green underneath is enough to reassure you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater generously during peak flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e producing flowers continuously for three months requires plenty of water. Water stress in July causes the buds to drop before they open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e Starburst Chiffon®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon, tree mallow\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\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a standard, rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, pruning in February essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late leafing in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September, large white flowers with dark pink rays and a pompom-like center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Colorful \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and extent of the pink rays naturally vary from one flower to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111547657,"sku":"48991","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige-althea-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8620609.jpg?v=1789058719","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-standard","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}