Hibiscus syriacus Purple

Common Name:
Purple Rose of Sharon

Description:
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple’ is a deciduous, upright shrub admired for its striking single blooms in rich shades of purple with a contrasting deep red centre. Flowering from mid-summer through to autumn, it provides a vibrant and reliable display of colour during the warmer months when many other shrubs have finished flowering. The elegant, hibiscus-style flowers stand out beautifully against the plant’s mid-green foliage, creating a classic and eye-catching feature in the garden. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant and low maintenance, benefiting from a light prune in late winter to encourage strong new growth and prolific flowering. Ideal for use as a feature shrub, informal hedge, or screening plant, it suits both modern and cottage-style landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 m
• Width: 1.5–3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Purple
• Deep red centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for screening
• Long flowering period
• Deciduous
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for cottage gardens

Toxicity:

• Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Rose
• Buxus
• Hydrangea
• Abelia
• Gardenia
• Nandina