Professional Growing Information I purchased this plant about 5 years ago or so. I wanted a dwarf rose of Sharon, saw this in the pink at a nursery, and bought it. Absolutely a winner (I live zone 6, northwestern Ct). It has bloomed reliably every year, a real treasure at the end of the summer. Easy care, sometimes I cut practically to the ground to make bushier and fuller in the early spring. Comes back as strong as ever. A nice size for my smaller garden bed-4-4/12’ tall, vase shaped and full. Loaded with flowers. Takes sun or partial shade. Have mine with a dwarf caryopteris (blue) they complement each other well. An outstanding plant.
Lil' Kim® Violet Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 91cm - 1.2m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
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Details
36 - 48 Inches48 - 60 Inches36 - 48 Inches91cm - 1.2m1.2m - 1.5m91cm - 1.2mFeatures
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 TolerantDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesResists:DeerSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpacing:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mSpread:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:violetFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe 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:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses 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 -
5 Reviews
5443211Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
S. Griffith, Connecticut, United States, 10 weeks ago
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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, 1 year ago -
Outstanding performance. Profuse bloomer and vivid colors. Recommend this plant to any plant lover and propagators.
Floyd Elliott, California, United States, 9 years ago
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