(Rose of Sharon) Foliage and Flowers combine for 3 seasons of great color on Rose of Sharon SUGAR TIP® Gold. Standing 4-5 foot tall and wide, SUGAR TIP® Gold features green and gold variegated foliage for season long color. Mid to late summer double lavender flowers emerge and contrast beautifully with the foliage. The beauty of SUGAR TIP® Gold is that it is sterile, not leaving unwanted seedlings around your garden. Rose of Sharon are an easy to grow flowering shrub variety and are hardy in zones 5-9. The upright columnar habit of Sugar Tip™ Gold is great for borders, backdrops, and container gardens. Enjoy the flutter of butterflies and hummingbirds as they sip the sweet nectar. Planted in full sun, SUGAR TIP® Gold prefers well drain locations. Pruning can be done in the fall or early spring as the blooms form on the new seasons growth. Growing hibiscus can be just as easy for those of you in the north as it is for those in the south. Hibiscus SUGAR TIP® Gold is a PROVEN WINNERS® COLORCHOICE® Flowering Shrub.