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Why You'll Love It
Chateau® de Chantilly is the white-flowering jewel of the Chateau series. Its large white flowers are elevated by a deep red-violet center that gives each bloom far more visual detail and sophistication than a plain white hibiscus. In tree form, that refined combination creates a formal, almost architectural statement that works beautifully in entryways, patio containers, and monochrome garden designs.
What Makes It Special
- Refined white blooms with striking red-violet center detail
- Long season of interest from summer into early fall
- Exceptional for moon gardens, formal gardens, and white-themed plantings
Plant Information
| Botanical Name | Hibiscus syriacus Chateau® de Chantilly |
| Hardiness Zones | Zones 5–9 |
| Light | Full sun preferred; light shade tolerated |
| Mature Size | Upright, elegant tree-form canopy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Bloom Season | Summer into early fall |
| Flower Color | White with a deep red-violet center |
| Fragrance | None |
| Foliage | Green |
Care Instructions
Planting & Watering
Plant in full sun with good drainage and enough space for airflow around the canopy. Rose of Sharon adapts to a range of soil types but performs best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Backfill, water thoroughly, and apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk.
WateringWater regularly during the first growing season while the root system establishes. Once established, Rose of Sharon is reasonably drought tolerant but flowers best with consistent moisture during peak summer heat. Allow the upper soil to dry somewhat between waterings rather than keeping it constantly wet.
Pruning & Fertilizing
Prune in late winter or early spring. Rose of Sharon blooms on new wood, so spring pruning encourages strong new growth and abundant flowering. Remove any shoots that form below the graft to maintain the clean tree form. Keep mulch a few inches back from the trunk.
FertilizingA light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is beneficial in poorer soils. Well-established plants in good soil generally need little supplemental feeding.
Winter Protection
Hardy to Zone 5. In Zone 5, a layer of mulch around the root zone in late fall provides additional insulation. Remove any winter-damaged wood in early spring.
Good to Know
Rose of Sharon blooms on new wood — this is the most important thing to remember for pruning timing. Pruning in late winter or early spring will not sacrifice any blooms. Pruning in summer or fall will remove developing flower buds and reduce flowering.
Growing Zone Map
Chateau® de Chantilly thrives in Zones 5–9, covering most of the southern two-thirds of the continental United States. Gardeners in Zone 5 should apply extra mulch in fall for root protection during the coldest winters.