Add strong vertical interest with Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Pillar®', a columnar selection of rose of Sharon that brings reliable late-season color when many shrubs are winding down. Its upright, narrow habit makes it a smart choice where you want height without a wide footprint, such as along a fence, near an entry, or as a repeating accent in mixed borders.

Plant in full sun for the most flowers, but it will also grow in part shade. Provide well-drained soil and regular moisture while it establishes; once rooted in, it handles short dry spells. Allow room for mature growth, and use the narrow form to create a living screen without sacrificing walkway space.

Care is straightforward: keep a simple mulch ring to moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture, and prune in late winter or early spring if you want to shape the plant or encourage fresh flowering growth. In most gardens, routine cleanup and occasional thinning are all that is needed to keep this shrub looking tidy and blooming strongly through the warm months.

Rose of Sharon is valued for pollinator activity, and this selection is no exception, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also noted for tolerance of heat and humidity, and it can be useful in urban or coastal-influenced landscapes where moderate salt exposure may occur.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 120-192"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Salt
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Edible: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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