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Hibiscus syriacus Violet Satin®
Violet Satin® Rose of Sharon: Patent PP12,196
This award-winning, hardy hibiscus features rich, violet-pink flowers splashed with red centers that entice the butterflies and hummingbirds, but resist deer. Tough and luscious, this is a perfect drought-resistant pick for the landscape.
- » Large violet summer flowers
- » Easy to grow
- » Deer resistant
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Award winner
- » Heat tolerant
- » Drought tolerant
- » Salt tolerant
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:8-12 ft
- Spread:6-10 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
Immense flower color is this superb new selection's calling card with a profusion of big, beefy, intensely red-violet flowers that will send colorful shock waves through the mid to late summer landscape. Vigorous growing and tough, 'Violet Satin'™ will captivate your customers and have them begging for more!
Attributes
| • | Award Winning |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hibiscus syriacus Violet Satin®
Grows in any soil unless it is either very dry or very wet. Prune in late winter or early spring. Can be heavily pruned, but is usually not necessary. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. A supplemental dose of liquid fertilizer may be needed in mid-summer.