Hibiscus syriacus Tricolour on stem (tricolour Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can you prevent one color from taking over? By pruning the most vigorous variety shorter every February, which keeps the three sections balanced.
What should you do with shoots that emerge below the grafts? Remove them systematically: they belong to the rootstock and will overwhelm the three cultivars within one or two seasons.
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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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🎨 Lavender-blue, magenta pink, and pinkish white • ❤️ Red blotch at the center of each flower • 🌳 Three grafted cultivars • 🌸 Flowering from July to September • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C
This Hibiscus syriacus Tricolour brings together three cultivars grafted onto a single trunk: the same tree simultaneously bears lavender-blue, magenta pink, and pinkish white flowers, each on its own branches. Native to East Asia, the rose of Sharon is one of the few shrubs to flower in midsummer.
The three varieties share the same form: large, single flowers with five widely open petals, marked at the center by a carmine-red blotch from which dark veins radiate, surrounding a prominent column of cream stamens. They bloom from July to September, when nearly all terrace shrubs have finished flowering.
The three blooms of this tree
Each graft bears a distinct cultivar, recognizable by its color:
- Lavender-blue — soft blue petals with a purple blotch at the center. The rarest shade among rose of Sharons.
- Magenta pink — deep pink petals with darker veins and a carmine-red blotch. The most vibrant of the three.
- Pinkish white — white petals washed with pink, with a large, highly radiant red blotch. The most contrasting.
Which standard Hibiscus should you choose?
Six standards, each with very different blooms:
- Tricolour (this plant) — three cultivars grafted onto a single trunk, with single flowers featuring a red blotch. The most spectacular.
- Blue Chiffon® — semi-double lavender-blue flowers with a pompom-like center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm).
- Lavender Chiffon® — semi-double light mauve (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The softest shade.
- Magenta Chiffon® — semi-double magenta pink (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most vibrant version.
- Starburst Chiffon® — white with pink rays (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm).
- White Chiffon® — pure white semi-double (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.
Display & placement
The rose of Sharon needs full sun and warmth 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, which is essential for flowering.
- Location: terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, pathway — sheltered from strong winds that can damage the large flowers.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -20 °C — the rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and resumes growth late in spring.
- Soil type: rich and well-draining — planting compost mixed with compost.
The 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
A plant grafted with three cultivars requires particular attention to balance: the three varieties do not grow at exactly the same rate. A rich, well-draining growing medium supports flowering, 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, then greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.
- Drainage: essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.
- Pruning: in February–March, balance the three parts — prune the most vigorous variety more heavily so that all three remain visible.
- Suckers: be sure to remove shoots emerging below the grafting points; they belong to the rootstock and choke the three cultivars.
- Fertiliser: fertiliser 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.
Decorating ideas & plant combinations
A single plant is enough to enliven a terrace in midsummer: three colours on the same tree replace three separate plants.
- For a unique focal point, place it on its own with plenty of space around it, in a natural-fibre container — this is a tree to admire, not a compositional element.
- For continuous flowering, pair it with the Dwarf Lilac 'Palibin' — the lilac flowers in May, then the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.
- To add interest in winter, place a 'Blue Maid' Holly beside it — its foliage and berries fill the space when the rose of Sharon is bare.
- For a neutral backdrop, pair it with an 'Etna' Cherry Laurel — its solid deep green leaves let the three colors take center stage.
This plant makes a memorable gift: three different blooms on the same tree are always a surprise.
Verdeia tips
- Balance pruning between the three varieties: one of the three is always more vigorous and eventually dominates if pruned uniformly. Cutting the strongest section back more severely each February keeps all three colors visible.
- Remove any shoots growing below the grafts: these shoots belong to the rootstock, not the cultivars. Highly vigorous, they can smother the three varieties within one or two seasons if left unchecked.
- Don't be alarmed by late leafing: 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 yourself.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Hibiscus syriacus, three grafted cultivars
- Common name: Tricolour rose of Sharon, tree mallow
- Family: Malvaceae
- Origin: Eastern Asia
- Dimensions on delivery: H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Habit: trained as a standard, three grafted cultivars on the same trunk
- 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-drained
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Growth: moderate, balancing pruning in February essential
- Foliage: deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late leafing in May
- Flowering: July to September, large single flowers with five petals and a red blotch, in lavender blue, magenta pink, and pinkish white
- Care: easy, requires specific balancing pruning
- Toxicity: 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Romantic / Colorful / Patio
Each plant is unique: the distribution of the three cultivars in the crown and their respective vigor vary from one specimen to another.
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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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Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
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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?
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