Paraplu Violet rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Paraplu Violet'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Paraplu Violet' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Paraplu Violet') is a shrub for borders, containers, and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It blooms in early to late summer, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. It also tolerates drought and salt. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Blazing star, Feather reed grass, and Sea holly.