A close view of purple flowers and yellow and green variegated foliage on Paraplu Adorned rose of Sharon.

A nicely mounded Paraplu Adorned rose of Sharon showing off its variegated foliage and purple flowers in a sunny garden.

Paraplu Adorned™ Rose of Sharon

Making a splash in the world of hibiscus, Paraplu Adorned rose of Sharon has foliage unlike any other. Its large, maple-shaped leaves emerge a bright chartreuse-yellow in the spring and over time develop an irregular green spot in the middle. This type of variegation is doubly eye-catching next to its light purple, two-toned flowers. With its nicely mounded habit and high contrast coloring, it will provide a lovely view all summer long in borders, along foundations, or even as a hedge.

Why grow Paraplu Adorned rose of Sharon?
– Interesting foliage in shape and color.
– Summer long flower show.
– Attracts pollinators.

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Additional information

Dimensions	4 × 5 ft
Zone	5, 6, 7, 8
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Variegated
Height	8-10'
Width/Spread	3-4'
Exposure	Full Sun, Part Sun
Soil	Average, Dry, Well-drained
Bloom Time	Summer
Uses	Borders, Containers, Cottage gardens, Covering Fences, Hedges, Mass Planting, Screening, Specimen
Features	Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, Landscape plant
Blooms On	Old and new wood
Breeder	Hortival Diffusion of France

SKU: 29420 Categories: Colorful Shrubs, Medium, Mid-Size, Rose of Sharon, Shrubs for Pollinators, Shrubs for Sun

Plant Care

Light: Thrives in full sun. When planted in an area that gets less than six hours of direct sun each day, it will not flower as prolifically and long stems may bend more.

Soil: Enjoys any type of well-draining soil.

Water: Average water needs while establishing. Demonstrates good drought tolerance after its first year in the ground.

Fertilizing: Has a pretty high nutrient need. After its first year in the ground, apply a fertilizer each spring after the soil has thawed. Use a formula with a nutrient ratio that is highest in the middle number (# – # – #), this is Phosphorous and it will help the plant develop flowers.

Pruning: Regular pruning is not necessary. It maintains a naturally graceful upright habit on its own. If any shaping is desired, do so in the early spring.