Purple Rose Of Sharon - Shrub Althea - Hibiscus 'Purple'

Purple Rose of Sharon – Hibiscus Syriacus 'Purple' | Shrub Althea Flowering Perennial

Vibrant Purple Blooms from Summer to Fall

The Hibiscus Syriacus 'Purple', also known as Purple Rose of Sharon or Shrub Althea Purple, is a compact, upright, and fast-growing deciduous shrub prized for its eye-catching purple flowers and vigorous bloom cycle. This beautiful hibiscus features broad, ovate green leaves that emerge pale in spring and mature to a deep green, creating the perfect backdrop for its rich purple blossoms.

From early summer through late fall, this prolific bloomer puts on a show with ruffled, trumpet-shaped purple flowers accented by deep crimson throats and dramatic tube-shaped stamens. Because it is sterile, this variety focuses its energy on blooming instead of seed production—meaning more flowers and less mess!

Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, or as a privacy screen, the Purple Rose of Sharon thrives in full sun to partial shade and attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Product Features:

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple’

• Common Names: Purple Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea Purple, Hibiscus Purple

• Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Fall

• Flower Color: Purple with dark crimson throat

• Fragrance: Non-fragrant

• Foliage: Pale green in spring, maturing to lush medium green

• Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

• Sterile Cultivar: More blooms, no invasive self-seeding

• Water Needs: Moderate once established

• Mature Height: Approx. 6–10 feet