Rose Of Sharons HELP?

Hi all, I bought 3 Rose of Sharons there came in the mail so they were only about 2 feet tall and no leaves on it so about 3 weeks ago I planted all 3 but only 1 has started to grow but the other 2 not even a hint of green. They are all alive cuz I did the scratch test so what do I do? Does it take longer for some to start growing then others? All 3 are in the ground same areas but spread out at least by 2 feet. What do I do??? Thanks all

Rose Of Sharons HELP?
I have both rose of sharon shrubs and rose of sharon trees. It will take a while for it to get established. They thrive on the hotter weather so it wont do much til later in the season. I would try fertilizer and you could try mixing in cow manure in the soil around the plants. They are in the sun right? I would hold out til much later in the season --if it doesnt grow by then keep your receipt and call for a refund. I had a rose of sharon tree that was fairly new and it was broken when a snow plow ran over it. I just wired it to make it stand up--it wasnt blooming so I was going to remove it but didnt have the time. Good thing I didnt because it started growing leaves and actually bloomed. I was amazed. Good thing I didnt have the time to dig it up.
Reply:Wait it out. Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacuse) is a warm-season shrub. They are just about the Last shrub in my area (USDA hardiness zone 5) to leaf out.



Keep your receipt, just in case.



I hope that this helps
Reply:Just give them some time to grow. They could be in shock from the transplant. Keep them moist but not overwatered.
Reply:I have rose of sharon that I planted in 98. Every year it would grow just a few leaves. I didn't go with my usual 4 yr rule for plants and just left it because it was a gift. Last year for the first time it bloomed. I guess they are slow growing. I live in zone 7. Give it time!