Semi-double red/purple flowers
Continuous bloom or rebloomer
Heat tolerant
Drought tolerant
Similar to Purple Pillar but with red flowers
Naturally grows as a narrow column instead of a wide, spreading plant
It gets to be just 2-3' wide!
In summer, each stem is packed along its entire length with red blooms
Unusual columnar habit makes it a real space saver - if you thought you didn't have enough space to grow rose of Sharon, Red Pillar is perfect for you
Try it in containers, or flanking your front door, or simply as a quirky accent in your landscape
The flowers on Red Pillar rose of Sharon are semi-double, which means that they have two or more layers of petals, but that the stamens and pistil are still visible in the center
Border plant
- Container
Good for screening
Landscape
Mass planting
Specimen or focal point
Attracts bees
- Height: 10-16 feet
- Spread: 4-5 ft