- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 10-16 Feet Tall
- Spread 3-4 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Unique columnar growth habit!
White Pillar rose of sharon delivers all the beauty you expect, yet grows as a narrow column of color. This unusual, space-saving habit unlocks so many new design possibilities: plant alongside your front entrance, as the centerpiece to a formal container, as a privacy screen, or a dramatic specimen. Deer resistant, and hardy in zones 5-9.
This Rose of Sharon is like no other. It has a unique growth habit that is narrow and column like. It is elegant, space saving, gives many design opportunities. The elegance continues with its white blooms that will pair well with any landscape. This Rose of Sharon, like others is reliable and easy to care for.
Green foliage paired with pure white double blooms makes this Rose of Sharon a perfect match to any design. It comes with a generous blooms season that begins in the summer and lasts throughout the fall. The White Pillar Rose of Sharon grows to be 120” to 192” inches tall with a spread of 24”-36” inches. Consider planting this Rose of Sharon as a border plant, for screening, privacy purposes, or as a thriller in containers. It does well with mass planting and makes a stunning focal point in any landscape.
White Pillar Rose of Sharon Care
Like all Rose of Sharon’s, White Pillar Rose of Sharon is easy to care for. It is a sun loving plant and should be planted in full sun ensuring it receives, at minimum 6 hours of sun per day. This plant has average water needs and does best with well drained soil. Is adaptable to most soils and those with varying PH. Providing a layer of 2”-3” inches of bark mulch is desirable for protecting the roots. Fertilize with granular fertilizer for woody plants in the spring after the ground thaws out.
Pruning White Pillar Rose of Sharon is rarely needed, but if desired prune in early spring. Trim dead or damaged branches and leaves anytime of the year. To increase the amount of blooms, you can deadhead (pick off) the spent blooms to make room for new blooms.
White Pillar Rose of Sharon Spacing
By spacing your White Pillar Rose of Sharon at minimum 24 inches, center on center, you will ensure the health of your plant and its roots. Proper spacing is especially important when using for privacy purposes and mass planting. The growth is upright and very tall, in the container role, this rose of Sharon has the rule of the larger the container, the better.
Interesting Fact(s) - The technical term for plants that grow tall and narrow like the Pillar series of rose of Sharon is "fastigiate" (pronounced fa-stidge-itt).
Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Summer through Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Sun |
| Height: 10-16 Feet |
| Spread: 3-4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Upright - Columnar |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart' USPP 28,892 |
| Common Name: White Pillar Rose of Sharon |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- HIBWP
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:
~ 1 year old
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 year 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:
~ 2 year 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:
~ 2-3 year 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:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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