Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

Add a bold vertical accent to your garden with Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)! This unique columnar shrub grows tall and narrow—making it ideal for tight spaces, borders, or as a dramatic focal point. From mid-summer through fall, it’s covered in large, semi-double, purple flowers with deep red centers that attract butterflies and pollinators.

Unlike traditional Rose of Sharon varieties that spread wide, Purple Pillar® grows upright like a living column, reaching up to 10–16 feet tall but only 2–3 feet wide. It’s heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant once established, and deer-resistant—perfect for low-maintenance landscapes and privacy hedging.

We have 3-gallon containers available. Plants are 3 to 4 feet tall! Free shipping included.

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘Gandini Santiago’
• Common Name: Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon
• Height x Width: 10–16’ H × 2–3’ W
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Attracts: Butterflies, hummingbirds
• Features: Narrow upright habit, long bloom season, deer-resistant
• Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils
• Watering: Average water needs