Purple Pillar
Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable to most soils |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Purple with a red center |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Coneflower, Coreopsis |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Prune late winter or early spring.
Maintenance
Pruning late winter early spring.
Cleanup
Remove debris in late fall.
Notes
Unique narrow columnar habit saves space in the garden.