Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon Hibiscus PW - 2 Gallon
2023 Landscape Shrub of the Year
Purple Pillar® rose of Sharon Hibiscus has a distinct, columnar habit and is well suited for a variety of uses. Its two-toned purple and red semi-double flowers create a visually striking display throughout summer. It is perfect for narrow hedges, formal gardens, entryways and decorative containers, making for a bold, low-maintenance choice.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' PP#25,568; CBR#6178
Top Features: Very narrow | Heat tolerant | Durable
Awards: 2012 Plantarium Silver Medal, 2016 Honorable Mention – Farwest Show, 2017 Direct Gardening Association Green Thumb Award
USDA hardiness zones: 5-9 (-20°F /-28°C)
Height x Width: 10-16' tall x 4-5' wide
Exposure: Full Sun
Season of interest: Summer
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
General Care
Soil
Not finicky about soil - any well-drained site will do.Pruning
Regular pruning is not required. May be trimmed, pruned, or shaped as desired in early spring.Uses
Specimen; hedge; foundation plantings; mixed borders; screening.Growing Tips
Rose of Sharon generally has high fertility needs and may benefit from yearly applications of a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs.@jberrynursery
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