White Pillar^® Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus

I purchased in summer of 2021 about two feet high the summer of 2023 was at least 8 feet now I am looking a beautiful 15 x3 feet of beautiful blooms. It must love the location very fast growth. Growing all upright and not drooping at all even with rain and wind. The 1st year deer got to it not too bad but still performed great. It’s one on my favorite shrubs. I plan to plant another but in purple. I hope it does as good as my White Pillar Rose of Sharon.

Bought the ‘White Pillar’ from Lowe’s and unfortunately it seems to be the ‘Purple Pillar’. Would be great if Proven Winners would correct their error.

Purchased three White Pillar Rose Of Sharon plants from one of their retailers and once planted they are blooming purple. Tried many of their retailers but all the white ones are showing purple buds. Contacted PW directly and was told they are having issues about them being labeled incorrectly. I then asked if they could just ship me three to replace them and they stated that I would have to buy them. You would think that a large company like Proven Winners would go the extra mile to correct their issue and make a customer happy but I am wrong.

Plants arrived in early spring in perfect condition and the saplings even delivered a few flowers that first summer. Year two they grew to about 5’ and put out more blooms. Now at the beginning of year 3 they are about the same height but they have grown much thicker and each branch is much more leafy. One problem this year: the leaves are a mottled green and not the rich green of the last two years. I wonder, is there a nitrogen shortage in my soil. I did fertilize as for a rose as PW advised..

Bought a white and purple pillar last fall 2020 at Lowe’s. They were about 12 inches tall. I crossed my fingers as I have had very little success with Rose of Sharon in the past. I would say they are very happy as they are now both at least four feet tall and full of buds. The purple one is loaded with flower buds but none have opened. This concerns me because by now we normally have had a killing frost by the end of Sept. If this is a late bloomer I may be in trouble…. The white one is also full of blooms and has sporadically bloomed. Not a real stunning display and I don’t see any double or semi double blooms.I looked at it last night and was surprised to see that one branch has purple blossoms.. I believe the white was a sport so it may be reverting back. The plants themselves are growing tall , straight and thin so I anticipate they will be the correct form. Crossing my fingers about the blooms. Zone 5 upstate ny 9/30/21