Overview
Uses: Privacy screens, hedges, mixed borders, foundation plantings, specimen shrub, pollinator gardens.
Benefits: Fully double lavender blooms with a long summer flowering season. Upright structure provides height for screening and seasonal color, while flowers attract pollinators throughout summer.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Vase-shaped — tall branching form with an open canopy.
Bloom Color: Lavender
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 8–12 ft
Mature Width: 6–10 ft
Bloom Season: Summer
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Dark Lavender CHIFFON® brings rich lavender color and fully double blooms to the classic summer performance of Rose of Sharon.
Fluffy, double flowers cover the plant through the warmest months, delivering consistent color when many shrubs have finished their spring display. Its upright, vase-shaped habit adds structure to borders and makes a natural choice for hedges and screens.
Hardy and heat tolerant once established, this variety fits easily into sunny landscapes and offers reliable summer interest with pollinator-friendly blooms.
Care
Dark Lavender CHIFFON® Rose of Sharon Care
Plant in full sun for best flowering and a dense habit.
Provide well-drained soil. This shrub adapts to a range of soil types, including clay, as long as drainage is adequate.
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, maintain moderate moisture during extended dry periods.
Rose of Sharon blooms on new wood. Prune in late winter to early spring if shaping is desired, and avoid repeated mid-season trimming that can reduce flowering.
A spring application of slow release fertilizer may support vigorous growth and consistent bloom.
Container Growing: Use a large container with adequate drainage and quality potting mix. Container-grown plants require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Dark Lavender CHIFFON® Rose of Sharon for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are well rooted and actively growing. Each plant is established but not mature at time of shipment. Please contact us with any specific size questions before ordering.
How Large Does Dark Lavender CHIFFON® Rose of Sharon Grow?
At maturity, this shrub typically reaches 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, forming an upright vase-shaped structure.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Dark Lavender CHIFFON® Rose of Sharon?
The botanical name is Hibiscus syriacus ‘SMNHSPCL’.
Does Rose of Sharon bloom on old wood or new wood?
Rose of Sharon blooms on new wood. Late winter to early spring pruning supports fresh growth without removing upcoming flower buds.
Is this shrub a good choice for hedges or privacy screens?
Yes. Its tall, upright habit makes it a strong option for seasonal screening and hedging. Browse more options in our Privacy Trees & Shrubs collection.
Are more Proven Winners® shrubs available?
Yes. Explore additional selections in our Proven Winners® collection.
