White Pillar Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Gandini van Aart’ WHITE PILLAR

Plant Details

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

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Tree

Height at Maturity: 10-16′

Width at Maturity: 2-3′

Spacing: 2-2.5′ apart for a solid hedge; 6’+ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Columnar

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: White

Flower Size: Large, 4″

Flowering Period: All Summer

Flower Type: Semi-Double

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 when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand (Amended)

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist, Moderately Drained

Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect

Description

For those of you who love Crape Myrtles, you’ll also love Rose of Sharon. We consider Rose of Sharon one of the the most under-rated flowering ornamental plants in the plant world. The Rose of Sharon is very easy to grow and requires little to no maintenance. We have many Rose of Sharon planted in our own gardens and rarely have to touch them. No insect or disease problems. No issues with heat or drought. Deer won’t touch them…and, best of all, the masses of beautiful flowers keep coming for months providing a long show of color!

With its unique and columnar form, the White Pillar Rose of Sharon is sure to put an exclamation point on your landscape. An abundance of pure white semi-double flowers appear all summer long adding even more appeal in the garden. The flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing in an upright columnar form 10 to 16 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, the White Pillar Rose of Sharon is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, as a hedge, or to frame entryways in sunny landscape borders and home foundation plantings. Plant one near the patio or other outdoor living spaces so you can enjoy the flowers and the butterflies and hummingbirds that will visit them.

Suggested Spacing: 2 to 2.5 feet apart for a solid hedge; 6 feet or more apart for space between plants

Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a, where this Rose of Sharon is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.

Growing Preferences

Rose of Sharon are very easy to grow and maintain. Simply plant them where the sun shines most of the day. Some light shade is tolerated but too much shade and plants will become leggy and flowering is diminished. They are not too particular about soil type and quite drought tolerant once established. Constantly soggy soil or standing water can be problematic. They require little if any pruning, though a stray or broken branch can be removed any time of year.

Helpful Articles

Click on the link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water Rose of Sharon shrubs.

How To Plant and Care For Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

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This is the prettiest white one I have ever had. It is pure white through and through. You cannot beat it for it’s beauty!—————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Bought for a plant with white blooms. Is now blooming with other colors of blooms. However, I like it!——————————-We are very sorry, it may have been tagged wrong. However, we are glad you are pleased with your purchase! But, if you would like, you can contact Customer Service and see if there’s a resolution for you. Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂