Professional Growing Information I think the winter hardiness zones on this plant need to be adjusted. I planted 3 of them 2 years ago—this will be their 3rd summer. I live in Idaho, zone 6A. Their first summer, all three put on 3-4 feet of growth and had beautiful flowers. Unfortunately after during their first winter, all three died down to the bottom 6”. I fertilized them and babied them all summer and they put on several feet of new growth. Then I wrapped them in burlap and leaves for the winter. Unfortunately one completely died and the other 2 both died down to the base. 3 stars because they are a beautiful plant and they grow fast. Just not hardy in zone 6.
Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 10' - 16'
Spread: 4' - 5'
Height: 3.0m - 4.9m
Spread: 1.2m - 1.5m
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Details
120 - 192 Inches48 - 60 Inches48 - 60 Inches3.0m - 4.9m1.2m - 1.5m1.2m - 1.5mFeatures
You've never seen a rose of Sharon like this before!
Purple Pillar® is a totally unique rose of Sharon: it naturally grows as a narrow column instead of a wide, spreading plant. It gets to be just 4-5' (1.2-1.5 m) wide and 10-16' tall! Think of what you could do with that: screens, hedges, patio containers. Anywhere you need a little privacy and/or color in a narrow space, this plant is a great choice. Like most all hibiscus, it will do best in full sun. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
In summer, each stem is packed along its entire length with purple blooms. This unusual columnar habit makes it a real space saver - if you thought you didn't have enough space to grow rose of Sharon, Purple Pillar is perfect for you. Try it in containers, or flanking your front door, or simply as a quirky accent in your landscape.
Awards: Green Thumb award, Direct Gardening Association; Silver medal, Plantarium 2016.
Best SellerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:120 - 192 Inches 3.0m - 4.9mSpacing:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mSpread:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mFlower Colors:PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:LowNeeds Good DrainageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:The narrow habit of Purple Pillar rose of Sharon means it creates few to no branches, so little to no pruning is required. If you want to prune it, do so in early spring. In areas that experience snow fall, avoid planting it where it might be dumped on by snow falling off of the roof - yours, or your neighbors.
Fun Facts:2023 Landscape Shrub of the Year.
The flowers on Purple Pillar rose of Sharon are semi-double, which means that they have two or more layers of petals, but that the stamens and pistil are still visible in the center.
Purple Pillar® Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' USPP 25,568, Can 6,178 -
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