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The Varieties of the Rose of Sharon

Botanical name : Hibiscus Syriacus Linn.

Distribution : China, Northern India, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Europe and North America

Varieties : About 200 cultivars, of which 100 cultivars are indigenous to Korea. Of these, the government designated the Tanshim, single types of flowers, as the national flower in 1990.

Flowering season : From early July to late October (about 100 days)

There are more than 100 cultivars of the Rose of Sharon indigenous to Korea. There are single , semi-double, and double blossom types of flowers. Depending on the colors of flower, they are divided into 3 groups: Tanshim (flower with red center), Baedal (Pure white flower), and Asadal (pink dots on the edges of the petals). The Tanshim, which is a single blossom type of flower is Korea’s national flower.

The Rose of Sharon blooms every day from early July through late October. Some 2,000 to 3,000 flowers bloom on a single plant, which is strong enough to survive even when it is transplanted or cut for decoration or for flower arrangements. Therefore, the flower represents the wish for lasting national development and prosperity.

Koreans cherish and care for the national flower as it symbolizes many achievements the country has realized, and the trials and tribulations the people have overcome.

The most popular and widely grown are the following 35 varieties:

Varieties

Baedal (Pure White Flower) Group				White Tanshim (Flower With Red Center)

1. Baedal	2. Silver Rabit	3. Flower Hill	4. Saimdang	5. Tanshim	6. White Tanshim	7. Hanbit	8. Seolak
적단심 계통의 무궁화		Purple Tanshim (Flower With Red Center)

9. New Asadal	10. Pyonggang Princess	11. Kyewolhyang	12. Kojoomong	13. Nimborah	14. Fire Flower	15. Fire Bird	16. New Glory

17. Aurora	18. Wonsoollang	19. Fragrant Tanshim	20. Purple Tanshim	21. Fresh New Girl	22. Ahrang	23. My Love	24. Charity
Pink / Blue Tanshim (Flower With Red Center)		Asadal (Pink Dots On The Edges Of The Petals)		Imported Varieties

25. Blue Bird		26. Asadal	27. Peace	28. Hanboram	29. Red Peacock	30. Rouge	31. Rainbow
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Please Click the pictures to see bigger size images				32. Forever Loving	33. Daeduksa	34. Mountain Maiden	35. First Love

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