Minus icon Plant Type Shrubs
Minus icon Height Tall 10-16'
Minus icon Spacing Plant 2-3' apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 5-9
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Pillar®' (PP25,568)
Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon) is a versatile, deciduous flowering shrub native to eastern and southern Asia that typically grows 8-12 feet tall with a vase-shaped, multi-stemmed form. This vigorous plant produces showy, hollyhock-like flowers (2-4 inches in diameter) in various colors from white to pink, red, purple, or blue, featuring prominent center staminal columns. While individual blooms last only a few days, continuous flowering occurs from late summer through early fall. The shrub serves multiple landscape purposes, excelling as a specimen plant, foundation planting, or hedge when spaced 6-12 feet apart. Rose of Sharon particularly shines in pollinator gardens, attracting butterflies, specialized bees, and hummingbirds, and can be trained as a small tree or espalier, making it a popular ornamental choice worldwide. May self sow.
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor soils and some drought but not extremely wet or dry conditions. Very tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Generally tolerant of urban conditions. Prune to shape in spring. Spring pruning will encourage flowers on new growth and will increase flower size. If desired (but usually not necessary) can be heavily pruned by removing undesired stems at ground level. Rose of Sharon is late to leaf out in spring, be patient with it.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
