Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)
Shrub
- Space-saving columnar habit!
- Enjoy purple blooms all summer long.
- Makes a stunning hedge or specimen plant.
- Low maintenance!
- Zones 5-9, sun, 16' tall x 4-5' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 25,569
Common name: Rose of Sharon, hibiscus, althea
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 10-16' x 4-5'
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Privacy & screening, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Background, border, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge, ornamental, privacy, small spaces, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) is best
Water: Average
Space: Min. 4' apart
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required; 2-3" of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: Rose of Sharon does not need regular pruning, but may be pruned or trimmed in early spring if desired.
NOTE: Rose of Sharon is late to leaf out in spring. That doesn't mean it's dead! Be patient.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
