Description: Genus: Hibiscus Species: syriacus Synonyms: Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago'Looking for a standout plant in the garden? Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon is it! For those of you with limited space or looking for a focal point in the garden or a screening plant, Purple Pillar will fill your need! Imagine having a plant commanding the center of attention in the garden.While the name Purple Pillar describes exactly what the plant does in the garden, the botanical name of Hibiscus syriacus ‘Gandini Santiago’ gives it an air of romantic mystery. A plant that will sweep you off your feet so to speak. With its purple flowers with deep splashes of red a buzz with pollinators, it will be the focal point in your garden. Even in the winter when it loses its leaves, Purple Pillar will still add a design element to the garden. Description: As the name suggests, this cultivar grows quite tall but remains relatively narrow (2 to 3 feet). 'Purple Pillar' flowers have a bicolor appearance: The semi-double purple blooms have a large red throat. This rose of Sharon variety, which blooms from July into September, is excellent as a screening wall or a vertical accent in a mixed perennial garden. Like most hibiscus, it attracts bees and other pollinators. 'Purple Pillar' has a better-than-average tolerance for drought. Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon CarePurple Pillar blooms from summer all the way into fall and will do best with just average water and soil when planted in full sun. It is hardy from Zone 5a-9b which means it will grow almost anywhere in the country! Pruning is minimal so it is pretty much a carefree plant.Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 10–16 feetUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9Flower Color(s): PurpleBloom Period: Summer through FallFoliage Color(s): GreenExposure: Full SunHeight: 10-16 FeetSpread: 2-3 FeetSpacing: 2-3 FeetHabit: Upright - ColumnarBlooms On: New WoodWatering: AverageShrub Type: DeciduousScientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' USPP 25,568Common Name: Purple Pillar® Rose of SharonBrand: Proven Winners ColorChoice®Sun Exposure: Full, partialPurple Pillar® Rose of Sharon will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 3 feet apart. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. To help this plant achive its best flowering performance, periodically apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through into the active growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Bayport, New York
End Time: 2024-09-17T11:47:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.6 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Cold, Continental, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Mountain, Semiarid, Sub-tropical, Temperate
Common Name: Rose Of Sharon
Color: Purple
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Running
Plant Habit: Flowering
Item Length: 6 in
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Brand: Unbranded
Plant Form: Plant Plug
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: Spring-Fall, Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Shrubs, Bushes & Hedges
Watering: Light
Growth Stage: Budding
Unit Type: ft
Genus: Hibiscus
Number in Pack: 2
Growth Rate: Fast
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Air Purifying, Cold Resistant, Deciduous, Deer-Resistant, Draught Resistant, Edible
Safety: Child Safe, Pet Safe
Species: Hibiscus syriacus
