{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-rose-of-sharon","title":"Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' - Rose of Sharon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis late-summer bloomer produces an abundance of rich rosy-pink, hollyhock-like flowers with deep red centres. \u003ci\u003eHibiscus syriacus ‘Woodbridge’\u003c\/i\u003e is a deciduous shrub with upright growth, perfect for bringing bold colour to the garden when many other plants are fading. Easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, it makes a striking specimen or structural addition to mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHibiscus syriacus ‘Woodbridge’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Rose of Sharon, is a hardy hibiscus with a long flowering season and low maintenance needs – ideal for adding drama to summer borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeciduous shrub, Upright, Late flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July – September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Woodbridge’ (despite the species name, not native to Syria – \u003ci\u003esyriacus\u003c\/i\u003e was mistakenly applied during early botanical classification)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRose of Sharon, Syrian Hibiscus, Shrub Althea, Tree Hollyhock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to East Asia – primarily China, Korea, and parts of India; this cultivar selected for garden use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrune in early spring to shape and encourage stronger flowering. Flowers form on new wood, so annual trimming is beneficial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNectar-rich flowers attract bees and other late-season pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a warm, sheltered spot. Ideal for borders, hedges, or as a feature shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly until established, then only during extended dry periods. More tolerant of drought than overwatering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMoist, well-drained soil – adapts to a range of soils including loam, clay, and sandy types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to support flowering and healthy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlooms appear late in the season – don’t panic if there’s no sign of activity in early spring. Avoid planting in very exposed or windy sites, as large blooms can be damaged by strong gusts.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"19cm","offer_id":56515924590973,"sku":"6547055623571","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"-","offer_id":56515924623741,"sku":"8547055623571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-rose-of-sharon-8909328.jpg?v=1753424996","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-rose-of-sharon","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}