Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon

Talk about a showstopper! The Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'GFNHSRP') is a jaw-dropping, columnar flowering bush that reaches 10-16 feet tall yet stays just 4-5 feet wide. This deciduous shrub explodes with large, semi-double white blooms, each with a bold red eye that radiates down the petals. Blooming from mid-summer into fall, these flowers invite pollinators with their cheerful, tropical flair!

Unlike traditional, round-shaped Rose of Sharon (also known as Althea), this Proven Winners® selection grows in a tall, narrow pillar shape - perfect for tight spaces or vertical accents. The foliage is deep green and provides a lush background to the dazzling flowers, holding strong through summer heat!

Key Features

Native to Asia and beloved for centuries, Rose of Sharon shrubs are members of the Mallow family (Malvaceae), making them relatives of Hibiscus, Hollyhocks, and even Okra!

• Deciduous flowering shrub
• Semi-double white blooms with bold red centers
• Blooms from mid-summer to fall
• Tall and narrow, space-saving pillar form
• Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds

Landscaping Uses

Symbolizing delicate beauty and love, this flowering bush has a long history in both gardens and culture, and Red Pillar® brings a modern twist with its unique columnar form. The Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon is perfect for vertical accents and colorful summer privacy. At 10-16 feet tall and just 4-5 feet wide, its upright habit makes it a natural choice for hedges, screens, and privacy, and garden drama.

• Narrow flowering hedge or screen
• Space-saving privacy planting
• Vertical accent in mixed shrub borders
• Specimen plant for front or back yards
• Stunning backdrop for perennial beds

Care & Maintenance

Hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, Red Pillar® is a deciduous shrub that thrives in full sun. It is heat-tolerant, tough as nails once established, and handles urban conditions with ease.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooms
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average soils; tolerates clay and urban conditions
• Moisture Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist until established - use the Finger Test
• Mulch: Maintain a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch
• Fertilization Needs: Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; compost is beneficial
• Pruning Info: Prune in late winter or early spring - blooms on new wood. Can be shaped as needed
• Renewal Pruning: Every 3-5 years if overgrown

Special Perks:

• Deer-resistant
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Urban-tolerant
• Low-maintenance

Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong symbiotic root support.

A Pillar Of Garden Beauty

If your garden needs color that climbs high but stays narrow, the Proven Winners® Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon is your dream plant. With dazzling blooms, pollinator appeal, and a dramatic columnar form, it delivers unmatched vertical flair. Order your Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon from Nature Hills today and let this upright beauty transform your garden!