Hibiscus 'China Chiffon'
"Rose of Sharon"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Hibiscus 'China Chiffon' is the very essence of late-summer grace—an elegant, bushy shrub that seems to float on air when in bloom. Its semi-double white flowers, each around 10cm across, are gently ruffled like silk chiffon, with dark red streaks painted at the centre for a touch of drama. From late summer right through to mid-autumn, these blooms appear in abundance, brightening borders and terraces just when many other plants are winding down. The dark green, lobed leaves of Hibiscus 'China Chiffon' provide a handsome backdrop to the flowers, their fresh tone setting off the white petals beautifully.
As it matures, Hibiscus 'China Chiffon' forms a rounded, leafy shrub around 2m tall, offering an excellent structure for mixed borders or as a standalone feature. Its late flowering period makes it a perfect partner for grasses, hydrangeas and other autumn stars, ensuring the garden remains lively and full of colour well into the season. With its refined blooms and reliable nature, Hibiscus 'China Chiffon' brings a whisper of the exotic to the British garden—an indulgence that feels both timeless and effortlessly easy to enjoy.
The name rose of Sharon comes from the Bible—later adopted for Hibiscus syriacus to symbolise beauty and resilience.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hibiscus syriacus China Chiffon ('Bricutts')(Chiffon Series)
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Flower colour
White, red streaks
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1-2m
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Established spread
1-1.5m
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Plant spacing
4 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Bronze
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
No
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Hibiscus 'China Chiffon' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Rose of Sharon" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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