Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Lavender Chiffon'
rose of Sharon
Hibiscus 'Lavender Chiffon' is a late-summer delight, dressed in soft lilac-pink blooms that seem spun from silk. Each double flower, around 10cm wide, is lavishly layered, with deeper veining towards the centre adding depth and intrigue to its ruffled petals. From late summer through to mid-autumn, this rose of Sharon lights up the garden when other stars have faded, its blooms standing out beautifully against dark green, lobed foliage. Whether planted in a border, near a patio, or in a decorative pot, Hibiscus 'Lavender Chiffon' never fails to bring a gentle, romantic charm.
As it matures, Hibiscus 'Lavender Chiffon' forms a well-branched, bushy shrub around 2m tall—ideal for creating structure and substance without overwhelming its neighbours. Hibiscus 'Lavender Chiffon' is easy-going, floriferous, and beloved by pollinators, while its elegant form ensures it looks as good in flower as it does out of season. This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner is a superb choice for gardeners who appreciate reliable beauty with a touch of refinement—proof that even the softest colours can make a lasting impression.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Hibiscus syriacus Lavender Chiffon ('Notwoodone'ᴾᴮᴿ)(Chiffon Series)
- Flower colour
- Lilac, lavender, pink
- Established height
- 1-2m
- Established spread
- 1-1.5m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Bronze
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 4 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
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