How Do You Grow A Rose Of Sharon Plant?
Rose of Sharon is a large shrub that is sometimes grown as a tree. It can grow up to 15 feet tall and blooms in midsummer. The flowers are 3 to 5 inches wide and can be pink, red, purple, white or a combination of the four. Rose of Sharon requires little maintenance and only occasional watering after the first month of growth. Prepare the location to plant rose of Sharon by incorporating humus directly into the soil. Spread about 3 inches of humus over the planting site, then use a tiller to mix the material into the soil. Dig a hole of equal depth and three times as wide as the root ball. Remove the rose of Sharon from the container and place it directly into the hole. Water immediately to compact the soil around the roots. Spread 2 inches of mulch over the ground surrounding the rose of Sharon. This will help conserve moisture and insulate the ground, preventing it from becoming too hot in summer or too cold in winter. Add more mulch every two to three months to keep it fresh and ins
