Paraplu Violet Rose of Sharon

Paraplu Violet® is a named hybrid Rose of Sharon selection with the cultivar denomination ‘MINSYBV3S01’ (USPP 33,180). Its large cool blue-violet flowers bloom through summer and fall above deciduous green foliage; the [Proven Winners profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hibiscus/paraplu-violet-rose-sharon-hibiscus-x) lists USDA zones 5a–9b, a 6–10-foot height, and a 5-foot spread. ### Flower and form This upright shrub carries large violet-blue flowers with small maroon eyes. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and can anchor a border, screen, mass planting, or colorful hedge. The patent identifies the denomination ‘MINSYBV3S01’ and describes its violet-blue flowers and upright habit. [Patent details](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP33180). ### Siting Give the plant full sun and adequate room for its mature size. The grower classifies its water needs as average and notes that the flowers form on new wood. Roses of Sharon leaf out late in spring, so allow time before assuming the plant has failed to break dormancy. ## Maintenance This selection has a naturally graceful form and needs little pruning. If shaping is needed, prune in early spring, before new growth develops.