I purchased this on line from PW in the 1 quart size because the larger size was out of stock. I needed a dwarf / compact size Althea, and none of our local nurseries stocked this variety in the spring. I've had a few blooms this summer even on this tiny shrub! The leaves are a nice dark green, and the flowers are spectacular. Recently a local nursery added this product to its fall inventory in the 3 gallon size, and I was delighted to purchase another Little Kim Red! How beautiful the larger size looks! It has dense / compact dark green foliage and is covered in blooms. This shrub will not disappoint!
Lil' Kim® Red Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
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36 - 48 Inches48 - 60 Inches36 - 48 Inches91cm - 1.2m1.2m - 1.5m91cm - 1.2mFeatures
Dwarf hibiscus with pink-red blooms!
This newest addition to the Lil' Kim series has a compact habit and rich, deep rosy-red flowers. The unique color looks good with many summer flowering perennials, and is a great choice for container gardens.
Top three reasons to grow Lil' Kim® Red rose of Sharon:
- Dwarf size with refined habit
- Carmine-red blooms all summer
- Attractive dark green foliage
Heat TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists: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:PinkFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:rosy pink-redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark 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:SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Rose of Sharon are very easy to grow - plant in full sun for best flowering. Pruning is rarely needed, but early spring is the best time to prune if you'd like to do so. These plants are very long-lived.
Fun Facts:Rose of Sharon is related to okra and the plant used to make marshmallows.
Lil' Kim® Red Hibiscus syriacus 'SHIMRR38' USPP 27,195, Can PBRAF -
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