Looking for a rose of Sharon tree Bought 2 with lite purple flowers And both had died within 1 year Is there a rose of Sharon that is more hearty ?

Yes, as Karen suggested, it is a good idea to come in and discuss with someone in the garden center and a picture would help. We are still getting stock in, so we might not have as much to choose from yet. You could call first if you are coming from a distance.

It could be the location on your property or the tree may have been diseased. Best to discuss with someone at a nursery. Bringing a photo of where you planted them will help.