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Dan Batson
Green Forest Nursery

RED PILLAR®

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

'GFNHSRP'

PP#35,332; CBRAF

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A close up of the bloom of Red Pillar Hibiscus with dark red coloring in the inside of the bloom and light red around the outside. "} Red Pillar rose of sharon in bloom The habit of Red Pillar rose of Sharon
  • Narrow
  • Heat tolerant
  • Durable
Description

All of the great attributes of Purple Pillar® rose of Sharon, but with rich red and dark pink flowers. As with the others in the series the landscape applications are endless: narrow hedges, screens, and unique accent specimens. It is also well suited for entrances, patio gardens, and decorative containers. Discovered by Dan Baston of Green Forest Nursery in Perkinston, Mississippi. 

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
10 - 16'
Width
4 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Red
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.