Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' ~ Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon plants-for-play NutriStar Rose Food by Nelson

NutriStar Rose Food by Nelson Plant Foods promotes lush foliage and and early spring bloom

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Heuchera cultivars at BBC Gardeners' World

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini Santiago' ~ Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon plants-for-play NutriStar Rose Food by NelsonPurple Pillar Rose of Sharon is a tall woody shrub with a long columnar habit and deep green toothed maple like foliage. Semi double lavender crepe paper flowers with broad dark red centers bloom from midsummer until the first frost attracting butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: China Height: 10' 16' Spread: 2' 3 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple