Hibiscus syriacus Dark Lavender Chiffon® ('SMNHSPCL')
Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon: Patent PP33,568
- Darker double lavender flowers
- Produces few to no seeds
- Blooms last a long time through summer
- Attracts butterflies
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Deer resistant
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:8-12 ft
- Spread:6-10 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
The newest member of the incredible CHIFFON® rose of Sharon series! Honestly, we just got lucky with this one. It was growing by its parent Lavender CHIFFON® and since then it has proved it's out and out a richer color. Gardeners who prefer a luscious, rich colored flower will be happy to see Dark Lavender CHIFFON® as a hedge, specimen, or within a border.
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Focal Point
• Long Blooming
• Specimen
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Mass Planting
• Salt Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Purple
Programs
• Proven Winners
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Summer
• Summer Bloomer
• Late Summer
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hibiscus syriacus 'Dark Lavender Chiffon®'
Blooms in summer on new wood. Grows in any soil unless it is either really wet or dry. Prune in early spring if desired. Prefers medium moisture.
Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.