Althea Red Pillar

Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs

Althea Red Pillar

Patent #: PP 35,332

Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus

HARDINESS:

5-9

POT SIZE:

2 Gallon

SIZE:

10’-16’ H x 4’-5’ W

SPACING:

4’-5’

PRUNE:

Little to no pruning is required but if necessary, do so in early spring

PLANT FOOD:

Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring and repeat as directed

MULCH:

Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds

IDEAS FOR USE:

Another great one added to the Pillar series, this one has that upright pillar growth habit that would work well as a border plant, screening, mass planting, or a single specimen focal point. Deer resistant and pollinator attractor.

BLOOM TIME

Summer

WATER

Weekly until established

LIGHT

Full Sun

Past Performances

These previously shown stars are not part of the Proven Winners brand and are no longer being grown at our facility.