Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Syriacus) is a fantastic shrub to grow in Northeast Ohio! They tolerate our heavy, clay soils, perform well in less-than-desirable growing conditions, and bloom throughout the heat of summer. Watch this video with Noelle, Horticulturist, and Education Director with Petitti Garden Centers, to learn more about growing Rose of Sharon trees and shrubs. Though they require a little extra pruning maintenance, these trees and shrubs make great, blooming additions to the landscape.
If you're concerned about Rose of Sharon seedlings, try cultivated varieties like Proven Winners Azurri Blue Satin and Chiffon Series. These and a few others are considered to "set few to no seeds" reducing their aggressive seed production and increasing their ability to develop their showy, pollinator attractive blooms for a longer period of time. If concerned with seed viability, deadheading or cutting back the plant before it develops seeds is best.
If you currently have older varieties of Rose of Sharon that produce seedlings, try mulching to reduce the germination of seeds in the landscape. Removing the seed pods before they drop can also reduce the number of seedlings that sprout in the surrounding area.