Are you growing rose of sharon in Alaska, but don’t know when they’ll bloom?
Getting your Rose of Sharon to bloom is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Rose of Sharon have a small window when they bloom and still look great.
So if they bloom too early they may die or not last as long. And if they bloom too late they may have small blooms that don’t last long.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time for rose of sharon to bloom in Alaska:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Rose of Sharon, Check Out This GUIDE!
When Do Rose of Sharon Bloom in Alaska?
As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when Rose of Sharon will bloom: where your Rose of Sharon are planted & weather (time).
Bloom Time Depends on Where Your Rose of Sharon Are Planted!!!
When your Rose of Sharon will bloom will depend on exactly where it is planted in your yard or garden
In general, expect the following:
- If a rose of sharon is planted in an area of your yard that receives full sun it will bloom around the same time every year or up to two weeks early due to warm weather and extra sunlight.
- If a rose of sharon is planted in an area of your yard that received partial sun it will bloom around the same time every year.
- If a rose of sharon is planted in an area of your yard that receives shade and is not protected from wind or rain it will bloom anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks later than its average time.
Alaska Last & First Frost Dates
For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in Alaska. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.
Bloom Time Depends on the weather!
In general, rose of sharon will bloom:
- 1 to 2 years after starting rose of sharon from seed
- 1 year after planting rose of sharon in your yard
If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in Alaska, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
