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Lil' Kim® Violet Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
4' 4' 1.2m 1.2m
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 91cm - 1.2m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
  • Details

    36 - 48 Inches
    48 - 60 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    91cm - 1.2m
    1.2m - 1.5m
    91cm - 1.2m

    Features

    Dwarf rose of Sharon with vivid violet flowers!

    This purple form of the dwarf Lil' Kim® rose of Sharon is perfect for containers and smaller gardens. It has the same compact habit but with plum-violet flowers accented by a red eye. The large - up to 3" across - flowers are very striking against the dark, glossy foliage and are held up by very strong stems.

    Heat Tolerant
    Drought Tolerant
    Salt Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Butterflies
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Small or Miniature

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spacing: 
    48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5m
    Spread: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    violet
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    New Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Landscapes

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Adaptable to most well-drained soils. May be trimmed in late winter/early spring.

    Lil' Kim® Violet Hibiscus syriacus 'SHIMRV24' USPP 26,374, Can PBRAF
  • 4 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • Didnt come back come spring. Arrived from HD bone dry, let them soak and plated them, made it through fall fine. Bought 4 and all dead

      David Manzello
      , Massachusetts
      , United States
      , 46 weeks ago
    • Outstanding performance. Profuse bloomer and vivid colors. Recommend this plant to any plant lover and propagators.

      Floyd Elliott
      , California
      , United States
      , 8 years ago
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