Hibiscus Paraplu Violet Rose of Sharon
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, late-season color.
Discover the Hibiscus Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon, a stunning flowering shrub celebrated for its exceptionally large, violet-purple blooms with striking crimson eyes. These magnificent flowers grace your garden from late summer through late fall. This variety features an elegant, upright habit and is a seedless, sterile plant that still attracts vital pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is highly tolerant of heat and humidity, making it a low-maintenance, carefree addition to any landscape. Its robust nature ensures it remains untroubled by common pests and diseases, including deer.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2452
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Genus
Hibiscus
/ Hibiscus
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant late-summer focal points
- Busy homeowners wanting a tidy, low-maintenance landscape
- Landscapers needing reliable, long-blooming seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners worried by slow spring growth
- Low-effort growers avoiding regular pest monitoring
- Beginner gardeners intimidated by annual structural pruning
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Extra-large violet flowers provide a dramatic focal point for any landscape.
Maintenance Ease
Sterile, seedless habit eliminates invasive spreading and reduces pruning requirements.
Environmental Resilience
Robust performance in high heat and humidity ensures reliable seasonal growth.
Wildlife Attraction
Reliably draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the late season.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deer-resistant foliage keeps the shrub safe from common garden grazers.
Landscape Versatility
Upright structure works perfectly as a privacy hedge or standalone specimen.
Key Specs
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
syriacus
Variety
'Minsybv3s01'
PPAF
PP33180
Item Form
1-Quart
Zone
5 - 9
Bloom Start to End
Late Summer - Late Fall
Habit
Upright
Features
- Gigantic blooms with extraordinary color
- Extra-large flowers bloom late summer to fall
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Highly heat and humidity tolerant
- Easy care, tough plant
- Resistant to pests and deer
- Elegant upright habit
- Seedless and sterile variety
What customers say
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the Hibiscus Paraplu Violet, highlighting its stunning aesthetic appeal. The unique violet color and prolific, umbrella shaped blooms exceed expectations, making it a garden standout. Reviewers consistently praise the plant's robust quality, noting its vigorous growth and reliable hardiness, even in challenging climates. This Proven Winners selection delivers exceptional visual impact and requires minimal fuss, confirming its reputation for superior garden performance and design.
Know before you buy
No, the Hibiscus Paraplu Violet is a sterile, seedless variety. It will not produce seedlings that spread throughout your landscape.
Since this shrub reaches a mature width of 4 to 6 feet, you should space them approximately 4 to 5 feet apart to create a dense, continuous hedge.
It is a very low-maintenance plant. It is naturally heat and humidity tolerant, resistant to deer, and generally untroubled by common pests and diseases.
Yes, it is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large pot with good drainage and keep it in a location that receives full sun for the best bloom performance.
This Hibiscus thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained, loamy soil. It is quite adaptable and can handle various soil types, provided they are not constantly waterlogged.
The Paraplu Violet blooms from late summer through late fall, providing color in your garden when many other perennials have finished flowering.
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