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Dr. Johan Van Huylenbroeck
Belgium

Purple SATIN®

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

'ILVOPS'

PP#28,839; CBR#6189

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  • Non-invasive
  • Long blooming
  • Refined habit
Description

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

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.

  • Grower Sheet: Purple Satin® Hibiscus Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week June 6, 2019
  • Spec Sheet: Purple Satin® Hibiscus Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Purple Satin® Hibiscus Benchcard
  • Tag: Purple Satin® Hibiscus Tag

    • 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