Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘Red Heart’

Common Name: Red Heart Rose of Sharon

Mature Height: 8–12 feet

Mature Spread: 4–6 feet

Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped deciduous shrub or small tree

USDA Zones: 5–9

Sun Exposure: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily for best blooms)

Soil Needs: Well-drained; adaptable to poor soils

Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Foliage: Dark green, serrated leaves

Flowering: Pure white single blooms with vivid red eyes; summer through early fall

Bloom Size: 3–4 inches across