rose of Sharon

noun phrase

rose of Shar·​on -ˈsher-ən How to pronounce rose of Sharon (audio)
: a commonly cultivated Asian shrub or small tree (Hibiscus syriacus) having showy bell-shaped rose, purple, or white flowers

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Like all hibiscus plants, rose of Sharon blooms on new wood—stems that emerge in the current season. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 Larger shrubs like rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) can be used as hedges or standalone statement shrubs. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 And rose of Sharon is cold hardy too, withstanding temperatures as low as 10 degrees without complaint. — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024 Thriving in a variety of conditions, rose of Sharon shrubs bloom June through October in crisp white, pink, and purple hues. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rose of Sharon

Word History

Etymology

Plain of Sharon, Palestine

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rose of Sharon was in 1835

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