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- Q.Rose Of Sharon - I have a Rose of Sharon that is approximately 5 years old. Each year it is loaded with buds but ...
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- Q.Bluebird Rose Of Sharon - In the winter of 2009, I bought and moved into a new home. I ordered flowers and shrubs and all ...
- Q.Rose Of Sharon Bush - I need to replant my Rose of Sharon bush, when is the best time
- Q.Rose Of Sharon Bush - I just planted my rose of sharon bushes last year. This year my dog scratched the bark off of the ...
- Q.Rose Of Sharon - We planted a five foot rose of Sharon last spring and it flourished in its spot in a garden on ...
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bon_bon1953 on
October 8, 2016
nh 03055Q.rose of sharon
When do I plant it?
Answered by
Alisma on
October 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.If you are starting with a small plant in a pot, fall is the best time. Choose a cool day to plant it, and water the plant before putting it into the ground.
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- Asked by
Doug64 on
October 12, 2016
New Castle, IN 47362Q.Rose of Sharon
I have a Rose of Sharon that is approximately 5 years old. Each year it is loaded with buds but has never bloomed. What's up?
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 13, 2016
Certified ExpertA.This is a very common problem with Rose of Sharon. It may lose some flower buds every year before they open, and stress from insects, inconsistent moisture, and other causes can cause loss of all the buds. These articles have more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
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Anonymous on
October 13, 2016Q.transplant a rose of sharon bush
Rose of Sharon is growing next to a lilac bush and needs to be moved to a different part of the yard. When is the right time to transplant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 13, 2016A.The best time to move a Rose Of Sharon is when it is dormant, this will reduce the transplant shock. Water the plant well, 2 to 3 days prior to moving it. This will help loosen the roots. Dig the new planting hole twice as large as the root ball. Tie up the branches to help with digging and protect the plants branches. Use the formula of 9 to 12 inches of root ball per diameter inch of the trunk. Using a sharp shovel began to dig in a circular pattern around the plant to remove the root ball. Remove as much of the roots as possible, but if you need to sever some roots that is fine. Place in the new planting hole the same depth as it was previously. Fill in the hole and water the plant until it is throughly saturated. Untie the branches. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm Watering is crucial for the success of the transplanting. Moist but never soggy. Adding some hardwood mulch will help, but keep from the trunk.
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February 23, 2017Q.Bluebird Rose of Sharon
In the winter of 2009, I bought and moved into a new home. I ordered flowers and shrubs and all that stuff in time to plant it all in the spring. I actually paid EXTRA for 2 Bluebird Rose of Sharon, and I planted them on either side of the walk leading up to my front porch, then eagerly waited for them to bloom. They were/are very healthy trees; however, one of them blooms white and the other blooms a pale shade of lavender. Instead of thinking that I was ripped of when I purchased them, I have decided to wonder if the colors come from the alkalinity or acidity of the soil. So my question is this: If the company did indeed send me the Bluebirds I ordered, what kind of soil should they have? Does the blue coloring require alkaline or acid to bring it out? Thank you very much for reading this. I really appreciate any advice you can offer. Sincerely, Angela Profitt
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 23, 2017A.There certainly can be miss-labeling of plants in a garden center or greenhouse. It does happen!
The flowers of a Bluebird Rose of Sharon do vary, you can see colors from white to dark purple.
Though optimum soil and growing conditions can improve the flowering and color intensity, the ph of the soil will not 'change' the color of your plants.
Here are some links that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/blue-hibiscus-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm
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Anonymous on
April 25, 2017Q.Rose of Sharon bush
I need to replant my Rose of Sharon bush, when is the best time
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 25, 2017A.Just like with many trees, fall is the best time to transplant Rose of Sharon. Be mindful that once a Rose of Sharon is moved, it's slow to get going again. Your bush may not leaf out as quickly as what you're used to, after it's transplanted. Here are some articles that also provide good tips for ongoing care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
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Jen765 on
April 30, 2017
41006Q.Rose of sharon bush
I just planted my rose of sharon bushes last year. This year my dog scratched the bark off of the bottom of one and the leaves have wilted and turned brown. Is there a way to save it? Should I trim it down to where my dog got it, if so it's at the bottom of the bush. I pulled the bark up and put a bread tie around to try and protect it. Help
- Answered by
DLarum on
May 2, 2017
Certified ExpertA.If you're dog scratched it deeper than just the bark, then there may be permanent damage to the plant's vascular system. This article may help:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm
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Sororitysam on
May 10, 2017
Peterborough Ontario CanadaQ.Rose of Sharon
We planted a five foot rose of Sharon last spring and it flourished in its spot in a garden on the shore of Pigeon Lake north of Peterborough, Ontario. Lots of pretty white flowers. Lots of admiring comments. Now it is May 10 and the thing looks dead. We protected it over the winter with burlap and leaves so thought it would be okay, but it has no buds. Other shrubs nearby, Japanese Maple, Lilac, are budding and healthy-looking but not ours. My friend tells me it is just a late-bloomer, to give it time, another month at least. But my husband is inclined to dig it up and return it for a refund, believing it is dead. Could it still be okay? Should we wait, give it more time to come back to life now that it is spring already? Today there were flurries in that neighbourhood. I feel we are being precipitous and over-reacting, that it is just taking its time to come into bud. Please tell me what you think we should do. Could it be dormant still, and come back to life next month? Are we being too hasty?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2017A.I agree, give your plant more time. Rose of Sharon can die totally back and still grow back from the roots.
The ground is still very cold!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
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