Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Wildlife Value
Members of the genus Hibiscus support the following specialized bee: Ptilothrix bombiformis. This plant is mildly resistant to damage by deer.
Plant Profile: Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'
Names
Diana Hibiscus, Diana Rose-of-sharon
Phonetic Spelling:hi-BIS-kus seer-ee-AY-kus
Genus:Hibiscus
Species:syriacus
Family:Malvaceae
This plant, introduced by the US National Arboretum, features a striking pure white color without any eye markings. Being triploid, it is incapable of producing seeds. It thrives in hot and humid summer conditions, as well as in moist environments.
For additional details on Hibiscus syriacus, please refer to the provided resources.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Feature Summary
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Image Gallery
Tags
#deciduous
#wildlife plant
#nectar plant
#wet sites
#specialized bees
#pollinator plant
#bee friendly
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Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Feature Summary
Attributes
Members of the genus Hibiscus support the following specialized bee: Ptilothrix bombiformis. This plant is mildly resistant to damage by deer.
Woody
Stem Cutting
Flowers
Hollyhock-like, 5-petaled
White
Summer
4-5 petals/rays
Tubular
1-3 inches
Leaves
Medium green, glossy
Deciduous
Green
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Alternate
Rhomboidal
Dentate
3-6 inches
Leathery
1-3 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Deciduous
Multi-stemmed
Vase
Medium
Low
Coarse
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Butterfly Garden
Hedge
Screen/Privacy
Drought
Deer
Wet Soil
Naturalized Area
Pollinators
Specialized Bees
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Image Gallery
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Attributes
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
Black Walnut
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Flowers
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Flower Description
Hollyhock-like, 5-petaled
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Flower Color
White
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Leaves
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Description
Medium green, glossy
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Color
Green
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Whole Plant Traits
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Cultural Conditions
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Stem
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Landscape
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana': Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
