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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 6, 2016
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    Fall is actually the ideal time to plant a Rose Of Sharon shrub.

    Spring planting of dormant plants is also fine. The ground is still cold and as it warms and the roots began to grow, your plant will began to grow.
    Make sure you are watering regularly but that the roots do not sit in soggy soil.

    Do not fertilize the shrubs until they are actively growing.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 11, 2016
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    Plan for the new shrubs to grow between 13 to 24 inches per year.
    Full size of Rose Of Sharon is 8 to 12 feet tall with a spread of 4 to 10 feet.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 15, 2016
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    I would give the plant some more time. Rose Of Sharon plants do usually leaf out later then other spring plants.

    Rose Of Sharon can live 15 to 20 years if in good health and growing in optimum conditions. They live for shorter periods if they are exposed to harsh weather conditions, uneven watering and fall prey to insects and fungus.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 15, 2016
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    Rose Of Sharon has a fairly shallow roots system with many of the roots just under the surface of the soil.

    Rose Of Sharon do get to be 8 to 12 feet tall with a width of 4 to 10 feet.
    18 inches of soil would not likely sustain this plant.

    You can however grow a Rose Of Sharon in a container.

    A very large container, such as a half whiskey barrel will work.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 27, 2016
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    Over fertilizing a Rose Of Sharon can damage the shrub and cause the plant to yellow or turn brown.
    Your plant may also droop or wilt as if it needs water if it has excess salts in the soil from over fertilizing.
    You can try to flush the fertilizer from the soil with water, if you feel this may be the case.

    Your plant needs only a light application of an all purpose fertilizer in the spring, again in summer. Follow the package directions but stay on the light side.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm

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  • Answered by
    kh0001 on
    May 27, 2016
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    Usually buds drop off of Rose of Sharon bushes when the plant has been distressed in some way. Not enough water or (if you live in a harsh winter climate) damaging hail or winds can cause it. This article may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm

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