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Lil' Kim™
Full sun
36 - 48
Hibiscus syriacus
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Say hello to the first dwarf Rose of Sharon! Lil' Kim is unique little shrub with dainty little white flowers punctuated with a showy red eye. The plant appear to be a polyploid because it has thick, dark green leaves and the flowers last for three days instead of the typical one day before falling. Creates many new landscape and garden uses; great for mixed containers, mixed perennial beds or for around decks or entry gardens. Developed by noted plantsman Dr. Shim of South Korea.
People, Places and Plants Magazine listed Lil' Kim as one of the 9 Hot Shrubs for 2008.
Features
Late summer flowers last for up to three days instead of the typical one of other varieties. May be pruned to shape in spring. Dwarf. Deer resistant. Adaptable.
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color:
White
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
36 - 48"; Tall
Spacing:
48 - 60"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.
Plant Needs
Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Summer
Hardy Temp:
-20°F (-29°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Container plant, hedge or specimen
Patent Information
Lil' Kim™ Hibiscus syriacus 'Antong Two' USPP19,547, Can. 3399
Growing Tips
Best if planted in well drained soil. Does not like to be extremely wet or dry. Prune in fall or early spring and apply a shrub fertilizer in early spring for the best show of flowers. Has moderate growth habit.
