Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar® ('Gandini Santiago') (Rose of Sharon)

Smooth-margined, narrow, glossy dark green foliage retains it colour into the fall but may have a bronze tinge in winter. Inconspicuous blooms. Slow growth rate. Ideal for topiary. Dense upright conical habit.

Blooms early spring
3-5′ tall x 2-3′ spread
Evergreen
Drought tolerant
Moderate salt tolerance
Fragrant insignificant flowers

Bright yellow foliage emerges in spring, and contrasts with the abundance of vibrant blue blooms. Mounded habit. Holds all-season interest.

Blooms in late summer
2-3′ tall x 2-3′ spread
HARDY to -20°F (-29°C)
Drought tolerant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Fragrant

Large golden-orange flowers bloom profusely in early spring and fall whole to the ground as they age, creating a carpet of gold on the ground. Upright habit.

Blooms early spring
6-8′ tall x 4-6′ spread
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Moderate salt tolerance

Known for their large flower heads, these shrubs and their abundant blooms bring a touch of charm and whimsy to any backyard or garden. This variety produces large, rounded flower clusters that open lime-green, turn brilliant white during summer, then back to pale green as the season progresses, finally fading in the fall. Rapid growth rate.

Blooms early summer
3-5 ft tall x 4-6 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Salt Tolerant
Drought tolerant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Tolerant to juglone
Neutral pH preference
Deciduous

This deciduous shrub features clusters of long panicles covered in burgundy flower buds that open to reveal sweetly fragrant, pale pink flowers. Foliage of dark green, ovate-elliptic leaves may turn burgundy or bronze in fall. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms late spring
6-10 ft tall x 5-10 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer resistant
Fragrant

This multi-stemmed deciduous shrub sports flat-topped corymbs of small white flowers give way to pink-red berry drupes. Lustrous foliage of dark green, ovate, serrated leaves fades to yellow before becoming shades of orange and burgundy. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms mid- to late summer
6-8 ft tall x 2-3 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant