Purple Rose of Sharon Live Plant, 6–13 Inches, Potted – Hibiscus syriacus

Purple Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), also known as althea, is a deciduous flowering shrub valued for its colorful summer blooms and use in outdoor gardens. Its upright growth habit and ornamental flowers make it suitable for landscape beds, garden borders, and shrub plantings.

This listing includes 1 live Rose of Sharon starter plant measuring 6–13 inches tall in a pot. The seller identifies the flower color as purple. The exact cultivar is not specified, so the precise shade, flower form, and flowering characteristics may vary.

Rose of Sharon generally grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. The seller lists medium watering needs and describes the plant as an outdoor ornamental. Flowering typically occurs during the warmer part of the growing season, depending on local climate and growing conditions.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping height: 6–13 inches tall

• Container: Supplied in a pot; pot size not specified

• Common name: Purple Rose of Sharon, Althea

• Scientific name: Hibiscus syriacus

• Flower color: Purple

• Plant type: Deciduous ornamental flowering shrub

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Medium

• Season of interest: Summer

• Placement: Outdoor garden and landscape plant

• Cultivar: Not specified by the seller

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Rose of Sharon starter plant

• Pot included; pot size not specified

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

• Common Name: Purple Rose of Sharon, Althea

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus

• Plant Type: Flowering shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial, deciduous

• Flower/Fruit Color: Purple flowers; fruit color not specified

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil recommended

• Water: Medium

• USDA Zone: Not specified by the seller

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching shrub

• Growth Stage: Seedling

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping Height: 6–13 inches

• Pot Size: Not specified

• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Rose of Sharon?

The seller does not specify a USDA hardiness zone. Suitability depends on the local climate and the particular plant variety.

2. How much sunlight does Purple Rose of Sharon need?

The seller lists full sun. A sunny outdoor location generally supports flowering.

3. How often should I water Rose of Sharon?

The seller lists medium watering needs. Watering frequency depends on rainfall, soil drainage, temperature, and the plant’s stage of establishment.

4. What is the growth habit of Rose of Sharon?

Rose of Sharon is an ornamental shrub with an upright, branching habit and summer flowers.

5. Can Rose of Sharon grow in a container?

This listing is supplied in a pot, but the pot size is not specified. Longer-term container growing depends on the container’s capacity, drainage, and the plant’s development.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.