




Meet the Breeder
Dr. Johan Van Huylenbroeck
Belgium
Purple SATIN®

Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus
'ILVOPS'
USPP 28,839; CBRAF




- Non-invasive
- Long blooming
- Refined habit
It's seedless! Purple Satin® rose of Sharon is the newest variety to meet our high standards for this popular genus: pure, rich flower color; elegant, refined habit; and sterile to avoid nuisance seedlings. Large single flowers appear in mid-late summer, contrasting nicely with deep green foliage. Developed by Dr. Johan van Huylenbroeck, the breeder of Azurri Blue Satin® rose of Sharon, at ILVO in Belgium.
USDA Zone 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)

Exposure Full sun
Height 8 - 12'
Width 6 - 10'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Not finicky about soil - any well-drained site will do.
Pruning Regular pruning is not required. May be trimmed, pruned, or shaped as desired in early spring.
Uses Specimen; hedge; foundation plantings; mixed borders; screening.
Growing Tips Rose of Sharon generally has high fertility needs and may benefit from yearly applications of a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs.
Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive
Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive
Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage