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Dark Lavender Chiffon®

Hibiscus

General Information GROWING TIPS

Displays rich, dark purple flowers all summer on dark green foliage. It is heat, drought, and salt-tolerant once established, attracts pollinators, and resist deer. This is a great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Also incredible when pruned into a small tree. It sets few to no seed so it will not invade the garden. Prune to shape in early spring if desired.

Dark Lavender Chiffon®
Blossom Color Purple
Bloom Season Summer
Exposure Full Sun
Height 96-144 in
Width 72-120 in
Spacing 72-120 in
Container Sizes 28, QT
Hardiness Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Wildlife Attracted Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Wildlife Deterred Deer
Features Displays rich, dark purple flowers all summer on dark green foliage. It is heat, drought, and salt-tolerant once established, attracts pollinators, and resist deer. This is a great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Also incredible when pruned into a small tree. It sets few to no seed so it will not invade the garden. Prune to shape in early spring if desired.
Adaptable as a Houseplant No
Bog Plant No
Is Disease Resistant No
Drought Tolerant Yes
Edible No
Erosion Control No
Fragrant Flower No
Fragrant Foilage No
Heat Tolerant Yes
Native to North America No
Salt Tolerant Yes
Succulent No
Water Plant No
Uses

Great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Also incredible when pruned into a small tree. This is a great addition to the mixed border, or can be a nice specimen.
Maintenance Notes

Blooms in summer. Grows in any soil unless it is either really wet or dry. Prune in early spring if desired. Prefers medium moisture.

Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.