Lil' Kim Violet rose of Sharon is a compact form of Hibiscus syriacus valued for its vivid violet flowers with a contrasting red eye. You get a steady show in the warm months when many shrubs are finished, plus a neat, upright habit that fits easily into smaller beds and foundation plantings.

Place it where it will receive full sun for best flowering, though it will also perform in part shade. Expect a mature size around 36-48 inches tall and about 36-48 inches wide, so it can tuck into mixed borders or work as a low hedge with simple spacing and occasional shaping.

Water regularly while it establishes, then keep moisture even during hot, dry stretches for the best bloom. It adapts to many well-drained garden soils. Apply a light layer of mulch to moderate soil temperature and reduce drying, keeping mulch pulled back from the stems.

Because it blooms on new wood, you can prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a dense, tidy shape and encourage strong new stems for summer flowers. In spring, feed lightly if needed and remove any winter-damaged tips. With basic sun, water, and seasonal pruning, this dwarf rose of Sharon provides reliable color year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Salt
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Edible: Yes

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