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.
'White Chiffon'
tree hollyhock
Graceful and luminous, Hibiscus 'White Chiffon' brings a touch of pure elegance to the late-summer garden. This refined tree hollyhock produces large, single, white mallow-like flowers up to 12cm across, each with a delicate lacy centre that catches the light beautifully. Blooming from August to October, it provides a fresh, serene contrast to the richer tones of the season, making it ideal for brightening the back of a sunny, sheltered border. The pristine blooms of Hibiscus 'White Chiffon' create a soft, romantic display that feels both effortless and timeless.
Vigorous, reliable and easy to grow, Hibiscus 'White Chiffon' has rightly earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding performance. It’s particularly well suited to cooler parts of the country, as its strong petals withstand wind and rain without losing their poise. Reaching around 2–2.5 metres tall, it forms a handsome, upright shrub that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Whether planted as a statement feature or as part of a mixed border, Hibiscus 'White Chiffon' adds a lasting sense of grace and calm from late summer into autumn.
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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 White Chiffon ('Notwoodtwo'ᴾᴮᴿ)(Chiffon Series)
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 1.5-2.5m
- 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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choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.