- published: 25 Jul 2011
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Rose of Sharon is a common name that has been applied to several different species of flowering plants that are valued in different parts of the world. It is also a biblical expression, though the identity of the plant referred to is also unclear, and is disputed by biblical scholars. In neither case does it refer to actual roses, although one of the species it refers to in modern usage is a member of Rosaceae. The name's colloquial application has been used as an example of the lack of precision of common names, which can potentially cause confusion. "Rose of Sharon" has also become a frequently used catch phrase in lyrics and verse.
The name "rose of Sharon" first appears in English in 1611 in the King James Version of the Bible. In the song of Solomon ch2 v1 the speaker (the beloved) says "I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valley". The Hebrew phrase חבצלת השרון (ḥăḇaṣṣeleṯ hasharon) was translated by the KJV editors as "rose of Sharon"; however previous translations had rendered it simply as “the flower of the field” (Septuagint "ἐγὼ ἄνθος τοῦ πεδίου",Vulgate "ego flos campi",Wiclif "a flower of the field"). Contrariwise the Hebrew word ḥăḇaṣṣeleṯ occurs only twice in the scripture; in the Song and in Isaiah ch 35 v 1, which reads "the desert shall bloom like the rose". The word is translated "rose" in KJV, but is rendered variously as "lily" (Septuagint "κρίνον", Vulgate "lilium", Wiclif "lily"), "jonquil" (Jerusalem Bible) and "crocus" (RSV).
How to prune rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). Rose of Sharon should be dormant pruned to remove crossing branches, branches that grow back into the shrub and branches that grow in the wrong direction. If you give your rose of Sharon a little attention in the early spring it will flower best for you. This how to prune rose of Sharon video has all the hibiscus syriacus pruning information you need.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird' - Blue Bird Rose of Sharon is a deciduous shrub that has striking blue/lavender flowers with a magenta throat. They bloom over a long period in mid to late summer. To learn more please watch the video. For information on many other types of plants please visit www.designwithplants.com
Bob Bricault, Horticulture Educator for Michigan State University Extension explains how to prune a Rose of Sharon using thinning and heading back cuts.
Check out these new and improved Rose of Sharon and Hardy Hibiscus for awesome summer color.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene' - Rose of Sharon, 'Redheart', is a deciduous shrub which blooms over a long season in the summer and fall. There are a number of varieties of Hibiscus syriacus but this is one of the showiest. For more information please watch the video. To learn about many other types of plants please visit www.designwithplants.com
Learn how to correctly prune Rose of Sharon http://mikesbackyardnursery.com/?p=693
Jesus, Rose of Sharon a capella hymn singing Lyrics: Ida A Guirey Melody: Charles H. Gabriel Photos taken at the Portland, Oregon Rose Gardens
Love, are you awake or are you sleeping?
I'm so excited I could die...
starting out our lives.
Must make some plans for the future
now we need to settle down...
make a home our own.
What we gonna do when the baby comes?
It won't be long.
Love, am I awake or am I dreaming?
I'm so excited I could cry.
At times I'm so afraid.
Say you'll get a job
and never leave us...
Though I know you'll make it right,
Find a better life.
What we gonna do when the baby comes?
It won't be long.
Don't you ever go,
say you'll never leave
Promise you won't ever leave.
Don't leave me,
We need you.
Rose
I will try to settle down but
I can't tell the future
Rose
I will try to stay around but
I don't know the future
Oh Rose,
you'll never know,
just how much I need
you so.
Oh Rose, you'll never see
Just how much you mean
to me
But Rose,
This road is so hard and long