Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' (Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | syriacus |
| Cultivar | 'Gandini Santiago' |
| Synonyms | Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Pillar' |
| Registered Name | Purple Pillar® |
| Patent Number | USPP 25, 568; CBRAF |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | A Proven Winners introduction, Grand Haven, Michigan, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3-5 m |
| Spread | 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A columnar hibiscus with two coloured flowers. |
| Landscape | As an informal hedge or in containers. Plant at 1 m spacing. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Large purple-pink blooms. |