Rose of Sharon True Adorned™

About this plant

Standing out even among its hibiscus kin, the True Adorned Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus Paraplu Adorned) is a showstopper. This Proven Winners® selection boasts an abundance of large, fully double flowers that are a captivating blend of pink and white, often with a delicate central eye. Blooming profusely from mid-summer into fall, True Adorned provides continuous color when many other plants are fading. Its upright, yet spreading habit makes it a versatile choice for a variety of garden applications, from specimen planting to hedging or mixed borders. It offers excellent disease resistance and is remarkably easy to care for. 'A Cut Above' recommends True Adorned for its exceptional floral display and vigorous growth, ensuring a stunning and low-maintenance addition to your landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

True Adorned Rose of Sharon is adaptable and low-maintenance. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage more blooms. Remove spent flowers to keep it looking tidy, though this is not strictly necessary for continued blooming. Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.