Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon 1 Live Plant – 1 Gallon Pot – Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'

Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott') is a distinctive deciduous flowering shrub prized for its beautiful variegated foliage and delicate, soft pink double flowers. Its green leaves feature irregular creamy-white margins, creating an attractive two-tone appearance that adds ornamental interest even when the plant is not blooming.

During summer, Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon produces fluffy, double pink blossoms that complement its colorful foliage. The plant develops an upright, bushy growth habit and is suitable for flowering hedges, mixed shrub borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, and ornamental landscape accents. Its combination of variegated leaves and summer flowers provides interest throughout the growing season.

Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon is also known for producing little to no viable seed, making it a useful choice for gardeners seeking an ornamental hibiscus with reduced self-seeding. It generally performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate watering during establishment.

You will receive one live Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon plant in a 1 gallon nursery pot. The actual shipping height has not been specified. Plant size, branching, foliage density, and flowering condition may vary depending on nursery growing conditions and the season.

As a deciduous shrub, Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon naturally loses its leaves during winter dormancy. Plants shipped during colder months may arrive leafless, recently pruned, or without flowers.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'

• Trademark: Sugar Tip®

• Quantity: 1 Live Plant

• Pot Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Flowering Shrub

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, and well-branched

• Flower Color: Soft pink

• Flower Form: Double, ruffled blooms

• Foliage Color: Green with creamy-white margins

• Foliage Type: Variegated, deciduous

• Bloom Season: Summer through early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Seed Production: Little to no viable seed

• Landscape Uses: Flowering hedges, foundation plantings, mixed borders, cottage gardens, and ornamental accents

• Pollinator Appeal: Flowers may attract bees and other pollinating insects

• Seasonal Condition: May arrive dormant, leafless, or recently pruned depending on the season

Live Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon shrub (Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'), nursery growing medium, 1 gallon nursery container.