Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' ('Diana' Rose of Sharon)

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Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'hy-BIS-kus seer-ee-AY-kusCommon Name: 'Diana' Rose of SharonGenus: Hibiscus
'Diana' has deep green foliage and large, pure white flowers that bloom from mid- to late summer. Unlike some other roses of Sharon, its flowers remain open at night. It requires little maintenance and, once established, will tolerate extreme heat, drought, and poor soil.
Noteworthy characteristics: As a mature shrub, this plant can be trained into a small tree.
Care: This plant's flowers bloom on new growth, so you should prune it at the end of winter.
Propagation: From cuttings.
Problems: Leaf spots, Japanese beetles, blight, rust, aphids, scale, whiteflies, and canker.

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