Rose of Sharon: A Showy Summer Bloomer

5. This shrub doesn’t like super-wet soil

In the first few weeks after you’ve planted the shrub, you may need to water it two to three times a week to keep the soil moist. Don’t overdo it, however. Overwatering is more of a problem than underwatering for this drought-tolerant shrub. If the soil stays wet much of the time, your Rose of Sharon won’t thrive. The plant’s roots will rot, and it could die. Yellow leaves are a sure sign that the plant is getting too much H2O. Correct drainage problems quickly to avoid issues.