Hummingbirds Will Fall in Love With Rose of Sharon

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With its colorful, tubular flowers and extended blooming season, the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a visually appealing

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Hummingbirds love the tubular blossoms of the Rose of Sharon because their long beaks are made just for sucking in the nectar.

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Shades of pink, purple, white, and red are among the many colors that rose of sharon blossoms come in. Bright, vivid colors are very attractive to hummingbirds

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This shrub blooms from July to fall, giving hummingbirds a steady supply of food during a time when many other nectar sources may be disappearing.

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Pick an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunshine daily. Full sun is ideal for rose of Sharon plants, since they will provide more blooms and draw more hummingbirds under bright lighting.

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Grow in a soil that drains properly. Although rose of Sharon may grow in a variety of soil types, it favors a slightly acidic to neutral pH. If needed, enhance soil drainage to stop root rot.

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Give the soil regular irrigations, especially in dry spells, but let it gradually dry out in between. Rose of Sharon is comparatively drought-tolerant once planted.

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