Dark Lavender Chiffon Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, deer-resistant summer color.
Elevate your garden with the Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon, an improved cultivar boasting richer flower color and a lush, rounded habit. This stunning shrub produces deep purple blooms with a unique, fluffy center throughout the summer. It's an ideal choice for garden borders or as a striking specimen plant, attracting hummingbirds while resisting deer and heat. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it offers vibrant color and structure with minimal maintenance, making it a beautiful and resilient addition to any landscape.
$23.99
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Category Rank
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-39%
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Botanical name
_Hibiscus syriacus_'SMNHSPCL'
/ _Hibiscus syriacus_'SMNHSPCL'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking elegant flowers without invasive self-seeding
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, climate-resilient landscaping
- Landscape designers wanting vibrant color during late-summer lulls
Who should skip it
- Minimalists preferring shrubs that require little structural pruning
- Impatient gardeners worried by slow spring growth
- Organic growers wary of frequent pest management
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetic
Deep purple frilled centers provide a sophisticated, high-impact visual display.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention to maintain its elegant, naturally rounded habit.
Environmental Resilience
Exceptional heat tolerance and deer resistance ensure long-term landscape reliability.
Wildlife Attraction
Consistent summer blooms act as a reliable magnet for local hummingbirds.
Growth Potential
Reaches a substantial twelve-foot height, requiring significant space for full maturity.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to thrive across a broad spectrum of USDA zones.
Key Specs
Botanical name
_Hibiscus syriacus_'SMNHSPCL'
Patent #
PP 33,568
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Mature Height
12 feet
Mature Width
10 feet
Light Requirement
Full sun (6+ hours/day)
Container Size
One Quart
Bloom Season
Summer
Features
- Richer flower color and habit
- Lush blooms with frilled centers
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Deer resistant
- Heat tolerant
- Low maintenance
- Elegant rounded habit
- Blooms all summer long
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Dark Lavender Chiffon Rose of Sharon for its sophisticated aesthetic and robust performance. Reviewers love the stunning, semi-double blooms and the unique dark lavender hue, which offers a striking contrast in the garden. The plant's health and vigor upon arrival are frequently commended, reflecting high reliability. It is described as hardy and easy to maintain, thriving even in difficult conditions. While some patience is needed as it establishes in the first year, and minor color variation occurs, the consensus is clear: this shrub delivers exceptional, high-quality garden impact, making it a highly recommended ornamental choice.
Know before you buy
The Dark Lavender Chiffon Rose of Sharon grows to a mature height of 12 feet and a width of 10 feet. Given its size, ensure you plant it in a location with enough space to accommodate its rounded, mounding habit.
No, this is considered a low-maintenance shrub. It is heat-tolerant and deer-resistant, requiring only moderate watering and well-drained soil to thrive.
Yes, this variety is known for producing its deep purple, frilled blooms consistently from early to late summer.
Yes, this plant is container-friendly. However, because it can reach 12 feet tall, you will eventually need a very large, sturdy pot to support its root system and overall size.
This shrub requires full sun, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Providing adequate light is essential for achieving the richest flower color and maintaining its dense, rounded shape.
Yes, this cultivar is deer-resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern. While no plant is completely deer-proof, it is much less likely to be targeted than more palatable garden shrubs.
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