Hibiscus s. Raspberry Smoothie™

Fill tall summer borders with vivid fuchsia-pink double flowers from midsummer until frost. Raspberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon develops upright hardy stems and glossy green foliage. Large crepe-paper-like blooms provide long-lasting color and attract butterflies.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
• Mature Height: 6'–8'
• Mature Width: 4'–5'
• Spacing: 4.5'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Raspberry Smoothie'
• Common Name: Raspberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon
• Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub
• Bloom Color: Pink
• Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Growth Habit: Tall and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Large fuchsia-pink double flowers
• Midsummer to frost bloom
• Glossy green foliage
• Tall upright habit
• Attracts butterflies

Landscape Uses

• Flowering hedges
• Privacy screens
• Mixed borders
• Accent plantings
• Pollinator gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun to part sun.
• Provide moist, well-drained soil.
• Water deeply during establishment.
• Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Companion Plants

• Hibiscus Peppermint Smoothie™
• Hydrangea Little Lime Punch®
• Buxus Green Mountain
• Panicum Shenandoah
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.