Hibiscus Lil Kim Red Rose of Sharon
Best low-maintenance shrub for small gardens and container planting.
Discover the Hibiscus Lil Kim® Red Rose of Sharon, a compact and vibrant shrub perfect for any garden. This dwarf variety boasts an impressive bloom season, offering masses of 3-inch pink flowers with striking dark red centers from early summer to fall. Reaching only 3 to 5 feet tall, it's ideal for borders, containers, or as a specimen plant. Exceptionally adaptable, it thrives in heat, humidity, and drought, and tolerates urban conditions and poor soil, making it a low-maintenance, high-reward addition to your landscape.
$26.95
Owner Satisfaction
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Category Rank
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#1768 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
SKU
37468
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, climate-resilient shrubs
- Urban gardeners with limited patio or balcony space
- Homeowners seeking high-impact, long-blooming summer color
Who should skip it
- Organic gardeners who want to avoid pest management routines
- Gardeners who prefer low-maintenance plants without constant weeding
- Impatient gardeners who dislike bare branches in early spring
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Consistent floral display from early summer through the first autumn frost.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in harsh urban conditions, heat, and periods of drought.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort shrub that demands minimal pruning or specialized care.
Spatial Versatility
Compact dwarf habit fits perfectly in containers or tight garden borders.
Establishment Speed
Produces a profusion of vibrant blooms within the very first year.
Soil Adaptability
Robust enough to perform well even in poor or neglected soil.
Key Specs
SKU
37468
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
syriacus
Variety
'SHIMRR38'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
60 in
Mature Width
48 in
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Features
- Blooms profusely in its first year
- Long-lasting blooms from summer to fall
- Highly adaptable to heat and drought
- Tolerates urban pollution and poor soil
- Compact dwarf size for smaller spaces
- Low maintenance, easy to care for
- Vibrant pink flowers with dark centers
- Suitable for containers and borders
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the reliable, vigorous performance of the Lil Kim Red Rose of Sharon. The plant's quality upon arrival is frequently noted as excellent, arriving healthy and ready to thrive. While initial size sometimes surprises new buyers, the plant establishes quickly, delivering stunning, vibrant blooms with the signature deep red eye. This hardy specimen proves to be a low maintenance, high impact addition, offering exceptional reliability and strong value for gardeners seeking unique color and robust growth.
Know before you buy
This is a dwarf variety that typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 5 feet and a width of about 4 feet. Its compact size makes it well-suited for smaller garden beds or large containers.
Yes, its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate the root system as the plant matures.
The Lil Kim Red is hardy in zones 5 through 9. If you live in zone 5, it is advisable to provide a layer of mulch around the base in late autumn to protect the roots during the coldest winter months.
It is considered a low-maintenance shrub. Once established, it is quite adaptable to heat, drought, and poor soil conditions, requiring only occasional watering during extended dry spells.
One of the benefits of this variety is that it blooms profusely in its first year. You can expect to see its signature pink flowers with dark red centers from early summer through the fall.
Yes, this variety is noted for its ability to tolerate urban conditions, including air pollution. It is a resilient choice for city landscapes or gardens near busy roads.
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