Botanical profile

Hibiscus syriacus 'Tahiti'

Latin name
Hibiscus syriacus 'Tahiti'
Common name
Rose of Sharon ‘Tahiti’
Type
Shrub
Family
Malvaceae

Hibiscus syriacus 'Tahiti' is an elegant and luminous ornamental shrub, prized for its large, delicately nuanced pale pink flowers, often marked with a slightly darker center. This soft and refined summer bloom adds a subtle exotic touch to the garden without being too showy. Its upright and well-branched habit makes it an excellent choice for flowering hedges, structured beds, or as a standalone plant. The bright green deciduous foliage highlights the abundant and prolonged flowering, while attracting pollinating insects. Well-suited to Quebec's climate, 'Tahiti' tolerates heat and urban conditions when planted in full sun in well-drained soil. It is a reliable choice for a harmonious, bright, and low-maintenance garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Decorative dried seed pods
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

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