Hibiscus syriacus 'Russian Violet'

Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Russian Violet'
Brand: Rainbow Plants
SKU: 5055182652337
Price: 16.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Russian Violet' is an upright shrub with large violet flowers from late summer into autumn.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Aspect

Full sun

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Flowers

Late summer, autumn

Soil

Loam, moist but well-drained soil

About this plant

Late colour, striking violet blooms

Description
Hibiscus syriacus 'Russian Violet' is an upright, deciduous shrub grown for its large, showy violet flowers, produced from late summer into autumn. It flowers at a time when many shrubs have finished for the year, and its exotic-looking blooms attract bees and other pollinators. It is a reliable choice for a sunny, sheltered border.
Why we like it
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It flowers right when the garden can start to feel like it's winding down, bringing a real splash of colour into early autumn when little else in the border is performing. The rich violet tone also makes an unusual and eye-catching change from the more common pinks and whites of hardy hibiscus.

Key features

What makes it special

Loved by bees & pollinators

Fully hardy — comes back every year

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Russian Violet'
Common name: Rose of Sharon
Supplied as: 3 litre pot
Flower colour: Purple
Eventual height: 200 to 300cm
Eventual spread: 150 to 250cm
Flowering period: Late summer, autumn
Habit: Upright, well-branched deciduous shrub
Life cycle: Deciduous shrub
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Aspect: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, moist but well-drained soil
Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Position: Back of border, sheltered sunny spot
Plant spacing: 1 plant per m²
Growing skill: Easy to grow

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Planting

Flowering

Plant in spring or autumn in a warm, sheltered spot. Being a late season shrub, leaf growth is often slow to start in spring, so avoid assuming a plant has failed; flowering follows from late summer into autumn.

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in a warm, sheltered, sunny spot in moist but well-drained soil, working in well-rotted organic matter before planting. Hibiscus syriacus is naturally slow to come into leaf in spring, so patience is needed, and it performs best where it gets a good baking in summer sun. Water in well after planting.

Care tips

Water regularly during the first couple of growing seasons while plants establish; once settled, they are reasonably drought tolerant. Little pruning is required, though a light shaping in late winter or early spring can help maintain a neat habit. Mulch annually in spring to help retain soil moisture.

Winter care

Fully hardy and needs no winter protection once established, though young plants benefit from a sheltered position in their first few winters. Little pruning is needed; if reshaping is required, do so in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.