Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus x)
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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
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If you're ready to turn heads (and gardens) all summer long, Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon is here to make it happen. With blooms so bold they practically glow, this vibrant purple-blue beauty brings serious tropical vibes—without needing a beach vacation to match. The flowers are big, bright, and absolutely mesmerizing, blooming generously up and down its elegant, vase-shaped form. It’s like having a living bouquet that just keeps going.
Even better? This superstar shrub is low-key when it comes to care. Once established, it’s impressively drought tolerant and doesn't demand much attention, making it perfect for new gardeners or anyone who prefers to let nature do its thing. Whether you're filling a sunny spot, adding drama to your landscape, or just want something to make you smile every time you step outside, Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon delivers.
- 6-10 feet tall and 5 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 5 feet apart for best results
- Produces purple-blue flowers throughout summer
- Maintains dark green foliage spring to frost
- Blooms on new wood
- Great for borders, containers, screening, landscape, mass planting or as a focal point
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds while resisting deer
- Heat tolerant, long blooming, low maintenance
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Requires well-draining soil. Regular pruning is not necessary. If any shaping is desired, do so in early spring. Note that Rose of Sharon is quite late to leaf out in spring, so be patient with it.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
