.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Red Pillar' Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Pillar' Description A compact deciduous shrub featuring vibrant red flowers with a bushy growth habit. Produces prolific blooms from midsummer to early fall, suitable for small gardens and borders. Suggested Uses Ideal for use as a specimen plant, in shrub borders, or as a focal point in landscape design. Also well-suited for containers on patios and decks. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Pillar' Common Name: Red Pillar' Rose of Sharon Size & Growth: Typically 6-8 ft tall with a narrow, upright form Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: Lightly fragrant Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, spireas, and other flowering shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after last frost or in early fall in well-drained soil Soil Moisture: Prefer consistently moist soil, but tolerant of drought once established Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil Humidity: Average humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead wood Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones, protect from harsh winter winds Planting Depth: Plant so that the root ball is level with the soil surface Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering