Rose of Sharon ‘Starblast Chiffon’

Rose of Sharon 'Starblast Chiffon'

Rose of Sharon ‘Starblast Chiffon’ is a striking selection renowned for its large, semi-double blossoms featuring creamy-white petals with dramatic magenta-pink starburst veins radiating from the center. This unique color pattern creates a festive, eye-catching display from mid-summer to autumn. Unlike some varieties, it blooms earlier and more profusely, continuing right through the fall, making it one of the showier hibiscus shrubs in the garden.

The shrub forms a well-branched, rounded habit typically reaching 8–12 ft tall and 5–8 ft wide, making it ideal as a specimen or screen. Its lush green, three-lobed foliage provides a rich backdrop that enhances the striking blooms, even when flowers aren’t present.

This variety is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9 and tolerates heat, drought, urban conditions, and a wide range of soil types, including clay, as long as drainage is adequate. It also shows good deer resistance and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich blossoms.

With minimal care required—just spot pruning and average watering—you’ll enjoy a long season of vivid blooms, making it a standout addition to any landscape design.

Planting: Select a full sun location (6–8 hours daily) in well-drained soil. Space plants 5–8 ft apart to allow airflow and accommodate mature size

Watering: Water deeply once a week during dry periods, especially in the first season to establish roots. Established shrubs are moderately drought-tolerant but flower best when soil remains evenly moist .

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove up to one-third of older wood to encourage strong new flowering stems.

Pest & Disease Control: Generally pest-resistant with few issues. Avoid waterlogged soil and overcrowding to reduce risk of leaf spot or powdery mildew.

Soil Tips: Tolerates a range from slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.0–7.5), including clay, loam, and sandy soils—provided drainage is good .