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Althea Purple Pillar®

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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 no longer being grown at our facility