Rose of Sharon: A Showy Summer Bloomer

2. Plant in the spring or fall

This shrub adapts well to most USDA hardiness zones. Choose a planting spot where the bush will have access to full sun for optimal blooming. The soil should be moist but well-drained with acidic to slightly alkaline pH levels. Plant seeds that began growing indoors and transplanted, or buy healthy plants from a nursery. Dig a hole that’s twice the width of the pot, place the plant into the hole and add some compost. The crown of the plant should sit at or just above the soil line—water well after refilling the hole and cover the area with a layer of mulch. If planting multiple shrubs, space them six to 10 feet apart.