Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus Paraplu® Pink Ink

Common Name: Paraplu Pink Ink Rose of Sharon

Mature Height: 5–8 feet

Mature Spread: 4–6 feet

Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped deciduous shrub

USDA Zones: 5–9

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours for best blooming)

Soil Needs: Average, well-drained

Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Foliage: Deep green, serrated leaves

Flowering: Extra-large single blooms with soft pink petals and a vivid magenta-red center

Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Bloom Size: Up to 4 inches across