Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus Paraplu ‘Violet’

Common Name: Paraplu Violet Rose of Sharon

Mature Height: 5–8 feet

Mature Spread: 4–6 feet

Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped deciduous shrub

USDA Zones: 5–9

Sun Exposure: Full sun (best flowering and color)

Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Foliage: Rich green leaves, slightly serrated

Flowering: Large, saturated violet-purple flowers with a red center; summer through fall

Bloom Type: Single flowers, exceptionally large for H. syriacus