Lil' Kim
Hibiscus syriacus 'Lil' Kim'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable to various soils |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | White with red center |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spirea, Weigela |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply during drought. Pruning in Late winter/early spring
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring.
Notes
A compact dwarf Rose of Sharon.