Violet Satin Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Floru’ VIOLET SATIN

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone >

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Small Tree

Height at Maturity: 8-10′

Width at Maturity: 4-6′

Spacing: 4′ for solid hedge; 10′ for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Vase/Fountain Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: Violet-Pink

Flower Size: Large 4-5″

Flowering Period: Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid-Summer

Flower Type: Single

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Rich Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun

Water Needs: Average, Low

Soil Type: Clay, Loam

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5

Maintenance / Care: Average

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect

Description

A vigorous grower and showpiece in the summer landscape, ‘Violet Satin’ Rose of Sharon features an abundance of large and stunning violet-pink flowers during the heat of summer, when we need soothing colors in the garden. Growing up to 10 feet in height and 6 feet feet wide, Violet Satin can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form an attractive and colorful small tree. The hummingbirds and butterflies will thank you for planting this one!

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 8 to 10 feet tall with a spread to about 6 feet, Blue Satin Rose of Sharon is ideal for use as a large shrub or small tree. We think Rose of Sharon are most useful in the landscape as a focal point specimen. That said, they are also nice grouped or used as attractive and colorful hedges in landscape borders. Remove lower branches from your Rose of Sharon and you have a stunning small tree that fits perfectly in smaller garden spaces, home foundation plantings, around patios and other outdoor living spaces, or just about anywhere in the sunny landscape. A fine addition to butterfly and hummingbird gardens, tropical look gardens, cottage gardens and purple theme gardens.

Spacing: 4′ for solid hedge; 10′ for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Rose of Sharon are easy to grow and maintain in most any average, moist but well-drained soil and plenty of sunshine. Some shade will be tolerated but flowering won’t be as heavy and plants may be leggier and tend to flop. We suggest a minimum of 5 hours direct sunlight per day. Maintenance is minimal requiring little or no pruning and plants are quite drought tolerant when established.

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Wilson Bros did an outstanding job with my order. The Rose of Sharon Shrubs that I ordered arrived safe and sound and in excellent shape. Shipping was timely and the price was fair. Very professional, courteous and helpful organization. Thank you!——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received and they are planted! Waiting for them to grow and bloom! They all looked great when they arrived! Thank you.————————–WBG Reply: Hi Theresa, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Blue Satin Rose Of Sharon. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

The plant arrived in great condition and is really nice size. I currently have it in a green house but will be moving it outside when the weather warms.

My plants arrived in a timely manner and in perfect condition. I sure am glad that I made the decision to give Wilson Bros Gardens a try. I will return. Thanks a bunch…