Rose-of-Sharon is a deciduous shrub with an upright, dense form in its youth, becoming more open and spreading with age. 'Diana' has large, single-petaled flowers of pure white. Foliage is bright green and unevenly serrated. Rose-of-Sharon makes an excellent addition to the shrub border, or as a hedge or screen. Moderate grower to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide.
Rose of Sharon prefers full sun but will grow and flower with half day sun. Requires well drained soil, and grows better in poorer soils than those that are very loamy. Is sometimes available as a standard, meaning that it has been pruned to be in tree form; will require pruning to maintain tree form. Otherwise, prune selectively to control size and form; see Guides.