- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 3-4 Feet Tall
- Spread 3-4 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
Is it hot in here or is it Lil’ Kim® Red Rose of Sharon? This saucy little thing turns on the heat in the garden all summer long with deep rosy-red flowers that have a dramatic splash of red in the center. And look at that dwarf size—just 3-4 feet tall and wide. So you can tuck it in anywhere, even a pot! Like all Rose of Sharon shrubs, Lil’ Kim® loves hot weather and tolerates drought once established, so you won’t have to fuss over it when you’d rather be doing something else. In fact, this is about as easy-care as flowering shrubs get! Even the deer will cut you a break on this plant as they tend to forego it.
Lil’ Kim® is a sun worshiper, so site it where it can bask all day for the biggest flower show. It makes a nice anchor plant in a mixed border with sun-loving perennials. Also works great as a low hedge. And because of its small size, it can also be used in a large container. Wherever you plant it the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds will enjoy the abundant nectar it provides.
Lil’ Kim Red Rose of Sharon Care
Choose a spot that gets at least 6 hours of sun per day—more sun = more blooms! Any average garden soil will do, so no need to amend or worry if your soil is challenging. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Slide the plant out of the pot and break up the roots a little. Back-fill with the native soil and water well. Keep watered during the first growing season.
Pruning Lil' Kim Red Rose of Sharon is not required, although some gardeners choose to cut back the plant to help rejuvenate it or to help keep its shape. If you do prune, do so in late winter or early spring. This plant blooms on new wood, so do not cut back in the summer. Trim dead and sick branches anytime of the year.
Lil’ Kim Red Rose of Sharon Spacing
Lil’ Kim® is half the size of full-size rose of Sharon shrubs, so it’s easy to find a place for it in the garden. If you are planting it in a perennial border, leave 2-3 feet all around it so it has room to fill in without crowding any other plants. You can fill in with annuals the first year or two if you like a fuller look. When planting in a mass or hedge, space them slightly tighter, 4 feet center-on-center. If you are planting Lil’ Kim® in a container, choose one that is at least 14 inches wide to accommodate the root ball and future growth.
Hibiscus syriacus 'SHIMRR38' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Rosy Pink-Red |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 3-4 Feet |
| Spread: 3-4 Feet |
| Spacing: 4-5 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'SHIMRR38' USPP 27,195 |
| Common Name: Lil Kim® Red Rose of Sharon |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- HIBKR
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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