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Dr. Shim Kyong-ku
South Korea

LIL’ KIM® Violet

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

'SHIMRV24'

PP#26,374; CBRAF

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  • Dwarf habit
  • Long blooming
  • Very floriferous
Description

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

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
Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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

Rose of Sharon generally has high fertility needs and may benefit from yearly applications of a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs.

  • Tag: Lil’ Kim® Violet Hibiscus
  • Benchcard: Lil’ Kim® Violet Hibiscus
  • Grower Sheet: Lil’ Kim® Violet Hibiscus
  • Spec Sheet: Lil’ Kim® Hibiscus series spec
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week August 19, 2021

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant, Dwarf

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant, Dwarf

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage