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Althea Purple Pillar®

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Photo courtesy of Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs

Althea Purple Pillar®

Patent #: PP 25,568

Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus

HARDINESS:

Zones 5-9

POT SIZE:

2 Gallon

SIZE:

10’-16’ H x 3’-5’ W

SPACING:

5’

PRUNE:

Pruning isn’t necessary but if you must, it is best to do in early spring.

PLANT FOOD:

Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring.

MULCH:

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

IDEAS FOR USE:

Purple Pillar® grows as a narrow column shape habit with each stem loaded with two-toned purple blooms that appear in Summer. It is perfect for landscape or patio containers.

BLOOM TIME

Summer

WATER

2-3 times weekly

LIGHT

Full Sun - 8 or more hours of direct sunlight daily

PURPLE PILLAR® grows as a narrow column shape habit with each stem loaded with two-toned purple blooms that appear in Summer. It is perfect for landscape or patio containers. 

Past Performances

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