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- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 10-16 Feet Tall
- Spread 2-3 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Unusual columnar habit!
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.
Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon Care
Purple 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.
Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon Spacing
Purple Pillar is a tall plant, growing 10-16 ft. high and just 2-3 ft. wide! This is a plant that is not only a great focal point in the garden, it is a fabulous hedge to surround the garden or as a screen to provide some privacy to the home. It can be used in a container as the thriller or used in mass plantings as well, creating its own pollinator haven.
Interesting Fact - 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 Rose of Sharon Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Summer through Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 10-16 Feet |
| Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright - Columnar |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' USPP 25,568 |
| Common Name: Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- HIBPU
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.