Rose of Sharon is a large shrub with big flowers that are usually in shades of pink, white and purple.It is a shrub that tolerates pollution, making it a good choice for front gardens on busy roads.It will grow in plants that are in the 5 to 9 range.It likes a sunny site with partial shade.There are ways to grow Rose of Sharon plants.
Step 1: In the summertime, plan to take Rose of Sharon.
The best time to root Rose of Sharon is during the summer months.
Step 2: Take more than you need.
Not all cuttings will succeed in developing roots.You should always plant more than you need.You can usually expect between a third and a half of the plants to be viable.
Step 3: Take a 5 inch cutting from your Rose of Sharon plant.
Take about 5 inches of recent growth from your Rose of Sharon, cutting at a 45 degree angle.The growth needs to be soft and green this year, but not old growth.The lower leaves need to be removed from your cutting board.The cut should be put into rooting hormone or powder.You can use compost or water to root your cuttings.
Step 4: The Rose of Sharon can be composted.
If you want to start your cuttings in compost, you need to insert about 1.5 to 2 inches of your cutting stem into a pot.It is best to use cutting compost or make up a 50:50 mix of regular compost.If you want to make a mini greenhouse, use an inverted clear plastic bottle with the spout cut off and a plant stick to support the bag away from the stem.It should grow in about a month or two if you keep the potted cutting moist and away from the sun.
Step 5: You can grow your Rose of Sharon in water.
Some gardeners prefer to start cutting off their plants in a clear glass or plastic container of water.The good thing about this is that you can see the roots.Put about 2 inches of water into a glass or plastic container, put the cutting into its container and leave in a bright place out of direct sunlight.You should cover it with a clear plastic bag and mist the cutting daily with water from a spray can.It's important that you put each cutting into a separate container becausebacteria tends to build up if you don't.
Step 6: Until the cutting is ready to plant, change the water frequently.
Every two or three days is a good time to change the water for your Rose of Sharon.If possible, use the rain.You could try standing tap water in a pitcher for 24 hours if you don't have access to a stream.The chlorine will be removed from the tap water.It's not essential, and your cuttings may be fine in the water.After you see the roots, plant them into compost.For a few months, keep them out of the sun.
Step 7: Plants grown from seed may look different than the parent plant.
If you grow Rose of Sharon from seeds, you may find that the plant doesn't look the same as its parent plant.Gardeners say the plants don't come true when this happens.
Step 8: If you have any seedlings, look underneath your plant.
If you want to grow from seed regardless of what the new plant looks like, you should look underneath the existing plant, as your Rose of Sharon may have self-seeded.If there are any plants waiting for you, dig them up and replant elsewhere.This will allow you to grow the plant on your own.If you do this, you might want to pull out the other seedlings so that your garden isn't overrun with Rose of Sharon.
Step 9: Wait until the Pods turn brown to harvest them.
If you want to grow your own Rose of Sharon seeds, wait until they are brown and mature before harvesting them.Some gardeners plant seeds in the fall and let them grow over the winter.Gardeners will start seeds indoors about a month before the last frost.
Step 10: Put your seeds in a compost.
You should sow your seeds in a seeds compost regardless of whether you are planting seeds indoors or outdoors.Put the compost on top of the seeds and cover it with a quarter inch of dry compost.You can spray with water.
Step 11: The planted seeds should be kept moist and in a bright location.
If you want to start seeds indoors, make sure to place them on an indoor window ledge that doesn't get direct sunlight.The seeds will grow in about 2 to 3 weeks if the compost is moist.
Step 12: In the spring, Rose of Sharon plants were established.
The roses of Sharon don't need a lot of attention once they're established.In the springtime, they will appreciate a mulch.Remove any leftover mulch from the previous year.Water the area if it has been dry recently.mulch material such as compost or leaf mold can be applied.Under the leaf canopy is the entire area covered by the shrub's foliage.
Step 13: The plant needs to be Prune in the early springtime.
Remove dead, diseased or decaying growth to do this.The stems should be cut back to the base.If you cut each branch, it will only have 3 buds.Pruning time is a good time to apply a liquid or balanced slow release.
Step 14: Feed your Rose of Sharon during the summer months.
Over the summer flowering period, some gardeners like to feed their Rose of Sharon once or twice.The Rose of Sharon is resistant to being under fertilized so don't worry about using chemical fertilization if you want to mulch.You don't need to worry about chemical fertilization if you mulch every year.
Step 15: If the plant becomes infested with pests, spray it with an insecticidal agent.
Rose of Sharon can be prone to pests, such as aphids.If this is the case, spray with an insecticidal pesticide.