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Violet Satin®

Full sun

96 - 144

Hibiscus syriacus
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs

Violet Satin®
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus
syriacus

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$15.95
Container Size: Quart

A richly colored plant with large single, deep violet-pink flowers adorned with a prominent red center. Blooms in late summer. This is a strong growing, adaptable plant that will thrive in most gardens.

Features

An adaptable plant with large violet summer flowers. May be pruned to shape in spring. Easy to grow. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies.
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Pink
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
96 - 144"; Tall
Spacing:
72 - 84"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Mid-Summer
Zones:
Hardy in zones 5 - 8
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Hardy Temp:
-20°F (-29°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes
An excellent hardy hibiscus for the landscape. Can be trained into a small tree. Excellent for use in mixed container and then removed for fall garden planting. Good for the mixed border or as a hedge/

Patent Information

Violet Satin® Hibiscus syriacus 'Floru' USPP12,196

Growing Tips

Blooms mid-summer. Grows in any soil unless it is either very dry or very wet. Prune in late fall or early spring. Can be heavily pruned. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. A supplemental dose of liquid fertilizer may be needed in mid-summer.

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2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
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1 - Unsatisfied Did not survive, inferior performance or did not bloom well - won't grow again.
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3 - Satisfactory Average performance, met expectations but not outstanding.
4 - Above Average Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.
5 - Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
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