Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon Tree – Variegated Pink Delight

The Proven Winner® ColorChoice® Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon Tree (Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott') is a real show-stopper that brings a splash of pastel pizzazz to your garden. This dwarf, deciduous tree form is a variegated sport of the classic Rose of Sharon, with delicate, double pink blooms edged in white that appear from mid-summer through fall!

The flowers are sterile, which means no messy seedlings and continuous bloom power without interruption. It's also a non-invasive cultivar—hallelujah!

This tree form version is grafted for a tidy, upright shape that fits easily into foundation beds or accent spots. With creamy white-edged green foliage that stays bright all summer and creates a glowing backdrop for the frilly blossoms. Even when not in bloom, its unique variegated foliage adds a pop of elegance and light to the garden!

Key Features

• Double pastel pink blooms with white edges, mid-summer to frost
• Creamy-white variegated foliage adds visual interest
• Sterile flowers = no reseeding or mess
• Compact tree form grafted on a sturdy, straight trunk
• Deer resistant, heat and drought tolerant
• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators
• Grows 8-10 feet tall and spreads 4-6 feet wide

Landscaping Uses

Symbolizing delicate beauty and the fleeting nature of time, Hibiscus has long held cultural significance across the globe—from Korean national pride to ancient Chinese medicine. Sugar Tip®'s variegation and double blossoms make it especially treasured!

Use Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon Tree as a compact ornamental grafted tree! It brings a whimsical charm to just about any sunny spot.

• Specimen tree for accent or focal point planting
• Container or patio garden centerpiece
• Anchor for cottage garden designs
• Foundation planting with summer flair
• Backdrop in perennial beds or rose gardens
• Pollinator gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds

Care and Maintenance

Also known as Althea, Rose of Sharon are woody shrub-form Hibiscus native to Asia but widely adapted across USDA zones 5 through 8. This Rose of Sharon cultivar has won hearts for being heat and drought-tolerant, resistant to deer, and low maintenance - as well as elevated upon a sturdy trunk to create a tree form!

Whether you're in a humid southern yard or dealing with dry summer spells out west, this gem holds its own and is very easy to grow!

• Planting Time: Spring or fall for best establishment
• Sun Needs: Full sun (6+ hours per day) for best flowering
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils
• Moisture Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Arborist Mulch: 3-4 inches of arborist mulch around the root zone helps retain moisture and regulate soil temps
• Fertilization Needs: Spring application of balanced slow-release fertilizer
• Althea Pruning Info: Prune in late winter/early spring before new growth; blooms on new wood
• Renewal Pruning: Not typically needed thanks to tidy grafted shape
• Special Perks/Growing Tips:
• Deer resistant
• Tolerates urban conditions
• Handles heat, humidity, and drought
• Pollinator magnet with sterile blooms (no seedling invasion!)
• Read more on caring for grafted tree-form shrubs here

A Sweet Tip You Can't Skip

Sweet as can be, the Proven Winner® ColorChoice® Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon Tree is a delightful, carefree tree that offers continuous blooms, variegated foliage, and a tidy form all in one. A perfect high-end stunner for sunny beds, patios, or pollinator gardens—it's a no-fuss, all-glory pick.

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