Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Malvaceae
Plant Description: A columnar hibiscus—the first of its kind! A mixture of purple and red semi-double flowers bloom throughout the summer. The shape and bloom characteristics make this a perfect shrub for narrow hedging, screens, entry ways and formal landscapes.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type:

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 10-16' tall and 2-3' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Purple
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jul - Sep

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • Education Center Parking
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter