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Close up of white and red Lil Kim Hibiscus bloom

Lil Kim Hibiscus blooms in the landscape

Color comparison between Lil Kim white red and violet Hibiscus blooms

Abundant Lil Kim Hibiscus blooms in the landscape

Meet the Breeder

Dr. Shim Kyong-ku
South Korea

LIL’ KIM®

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

'Antong Two'

USPP 19,547; CBR 3399

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Dwarf habit
Long blooming
Very floriferous

Description

The original dwarf rose of Sharon! Lil' Kim^® rose of Sharon is a unique little shrub: every branch is packed with saucer-like white flowers graced with a starry red eye. Truly dwarf habit creates a whole new palette of landscape uses. Developed by noted plantsman Dr. Shim of South Korea, as with the rest of the series, Lil' Kim^® Red and Lil' Kim^® Violet.

USDA Zone: 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 3 - 4'
Width: 3 - 4'
Finish Time: 1.5 seasons
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Not finicky about soil - any well-drained site will do.

Pruning

Regular pruning is not required. May be trimmed, pruned, or shaped as desired in early spring.

Uses

Specimen; hedge; foundation plantings; mixed borders; screening.

Growing Tips

Lil' Kim rose of Sharon is unique in that blooms last three days instead of the typical one. However, like other roses of Sharon, it generally has high fertility needs and may benefit from yearly applications of a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs.

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Grower Sheet: Lil’ Kim® Hibiscus Grower Sheet

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Spec Sheet: Lil’ Kim® Hibiscus series spec

Benchcard: Lil’ Kim® Hibiscus Benchcard