Hibiscus Purple Pillar®
Fluffy lavender blooms with bright ruby eyes
- Genus: Hibiscus
- Species: syriacus
- Variety: 'Gandini Santiago'
- ppaf: PP# 25,568
- Item Form: 1-Quart
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Bloom Start To End: Early Summer - Late Fall
- Habit: Columnar
- Plant Height: 10 ft - 16 ft
- Plant Width: 24 in - 3 ft
- Additional Characteristics: Easy Care Plants, Flower, Long Bloomers, Repeat Bloomer
- Bloom Color: Light Purple, Red, Variegated
- Foliage Color: Medium Green
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
- Resistance: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
- Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
- Uses: Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor
- Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
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Just as its name suggests, Purple Pillar™ is a slender torch of color ideal for space pinched areas of the garden. Along with its signature narrow habit, this peculiar hibiscus sports a dense covering of artful summer flowers that have a lovely habit of attracting local pollinators, particularly bees. Its light purple blossoms feature deep red centers that really stand out in the garden and are stellar additions to cut flower arrangements. Think your garden is too small for hibiscus? Not anymore! Purple Pillar™ is here to save the day.Thanks to its compact nature, this easy to grow shrub works flourishes even in containers. It is also a great choice for screening, adding to borders, mass planting and even standing alone as a dramatic focal point in the landscape.
This sun-loving perennial is the winner of several awards including the Green Thumb Award and it's just as tough as it is beautiful. This resilient plant stands up to heat and drought conditions with ease and deer don't mess with it either. Add this tall handsome cultivar to your collection and watch it rise to meet your expectations - then exceed them!
