Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus ‘Notwoodthree’) is a beautiful deciduous flowering shrub prized for its large, soft blue flowers, delicate semi-double blooms, and graceful upright growth habit. Its elegant flowers feature a distinctive lacy center, creating a soft, romantic appearance that adds color and texture to the summer landscape.
Blooming from midsummer into early fall, Blue Chiffon® provides an impressive display when many spring-flowering shrubs have finished blooming. Its lavender-blue flowers contrast beautifully against rich green foliage, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, foundation plantings, flowering hedges, and specimen plantings.
Blue Chiffon® is particularly attractive in cottage gardens, traditional landscapes, and formal estate-style designs. Its upright habit makes it useful for adding height and structure, while its extended flowering season attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
More About Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon
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Low Maintenance
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Moderate Growing
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Deciduous Flowering Shrub
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Large, Semi-Double Blue Flowers
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Long Summer Bloom Period
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Upright, Bushy Growth Habit
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Heat Tolerant
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Drought Tolerant Once Established
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Pollinator Friendly
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Attracts Butterflies
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Excellent for Flowering Hedges & Screening
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Foundation Planting, Mixed Border, Mass Planting, Accent, Specimen
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Excellent Late-Summer Color
Height: 8–12 Feet
Spread: 4–6 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 5–9
Characteristics
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
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Season of Interest: Summer into Early Fall
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Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
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Attributes: Upright, Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Pollinator Friendly, Screening
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Foliage Color: Green
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Flower Color: Lavender-Blue with Lacy Center
Care & Maintenance Tips
Planting:
Plant in full sun for the strongest growth and best flower production. Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of soil conditions. Allow sufficient space for its mature height and width, particularly when planting near foundations, walkways, or other shrubs.
Watering:
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Blue Chiffon® has good drought tolerance, although occasional deep watering during extended hot and dry periods will help maintain healthy foliage and consistent flowering.
Fertilizing:
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flower production.
Pruning:
Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon blooms on new wood, making late winter or early spring the ideal time for pruning. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and selectively prune to maintain the desired shape. Light annual pruning can encourage a fuller habit and maintain a tidy appearance.
Winter Care:
Blue Chiffon® is a woody deciduous shrub that loses its leaves in fall but retains its branches through winter. Unlike perennial hardy hibiscus, it does not die back to the ground each year. New foliage develops on the existing branches in spring.
