Hibiscus Syriacus 'Red Pillar' - Rose of Sharon
🌿 Features
Type: Ornamental shrub
Common Name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Red Pillar
Flower Color: Bright Red
Flower Diameter: 10–12 cm
Mature Height: 180–220 cm
Mature Width: 90–120 cm
Habit: Columnar, upright
Flowering Period: July to October
Exposure: Full sun
Watering Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes (bees and butterflies)
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
✂️ Care
Very easy to grow. Prune lightly in spring to maintain its slender columnar shape and encourage abundant flowering. Apply an organic mulch around the base to regulate moisture.
A balanced fertilizer in early season promotes prolonged and vigorous flowering.
No staking required thanks to its naturally robust structure and upright growth habit.
This hardy shrub creates a remarkable architectural presence as a hedge, specimen, or focal accent, with spectacular bright red flowers throughout summer and fall.

