Rose of Sharon - Grow Your Own Hardy Hibiscus - For a tropical look, even in cold climates, add Rose of Sharon to your yard. This hardy flowering shrub has showy flowers that bloom from midsummer into fall, when most other shrubs are finished for the season. Rose of Sharon is easy to grow, even for beginning gardeners. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, Rose of Sharon bushes are tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including poor soil, heat, humidity, drought and air pollution. Plants have a graceful vase-shaped habit, with small attractive green leaves that are toothed, with no significant fall color. Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to south-central and southeast China, but widely introduced elsewhere, including much of Asia. Common names include the rose of Sharon,(especially in North America), Syrian ketmia, shrub althea, and rose mallow (in the United Kingdom). It is the national flower of South Korea and is mentioned in the South Korean national anthem. Rose of Sharon from Seed Growing rose of sharon seeds is easy. Rose of sharon grows best in humus rich, fertile soil. Sow rose of sharon seeds OE-oe (0.5-1.25 cm.) deep. Cover loosely with appropriate soil. Plant seed outdoors in autumn or indoors 12 weeks before last frost date for your area. If sowing indoors it will need a few weeks in the refrigerator. Rose of sharon seedlings need full sun and deep waterings to develop into tough plants.. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only see https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!