Althea Rose of Sharon Red Pillar® - 2 Gallon

Red Pillar^®

Patent #: PP 35,332

Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus

Hardiness: Zone 5-9

Size: 10'-16' H x 4'-5' W 

Spacing: 5'

Growth Habit: Upright

Light: Full Sun

Water: Keep soil moist until established

Prune: Pruning is not necessary unless wanting to maintain a desired habit

Plant Food: Apply slow release once per year in early spring

Mulch: Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds

Ideas for Use: Heat and drought tolerant, pollinator friendly, deer resistant, long bloom period.  This variety grows in a narrow, upright habit with fewer branching and can be best used in sunny areas where a screen or border is needed.

Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs