Botanical profile

Hibiscus syriacus 'White Chiffon'®

Latin name
Hibiscus syriacus 'White Chiffon'®
Common name
Rose of Sharon 'White Chiffon'®
Type
Shrub
Family
Malvaceae

Hibiscus syriacus ‘White Chiffon’® is an elegant and luminous ornamental shrub, prized for its large, semi-double white flowers with a airy and refined appearance. This variety from the Chiffon series offers abundant and prolonged summer blooming, bringing clarity and softness to flower beds, flowering hedges, and solitary plantings. Its upright and well-branched habit remains more compact than that of very vigorous cultivars, making it easier to integrate into residential gardens. The bright green deciduous foliage highlights the purity of the flowers and actively attracts pollinators during the summer. Well-suited to Quebec's climate, ‘White Chiffon’® prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil to ensure balanced growth and reliable flowering year after year.

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
White
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

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.