Lil' Kim® Red Rose of Sharon

Lil' Kim® Red is a compact Rose of Sharon selection with vivid red flowers through summer and into fall. Its dense, upright habit brings a long warm-season display to sunny gardens while staying smaller than many traditional althea shrubs. ## Garden Use Use this deciduous shrub in a sunny mixed border, foundation planting, or a smaller garden where a summer-flowering accent is useful. The red blooms stand out against green foliage and suit repeated planting along a path or fence. The [Spring Meadow profile](https://springmeadownursery.com/plantfinder/lil-kim-red-30040) and [Monrovia care guide](https://www.monrovia.com/lil-kim-red-rose-of-sharon.html) describe this exact red selection and its garden form. ## Site and Care Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for the strongest flowering. Water regularly while the shrub establishes and during prolonged dry weather, and avoid persistently saturated ground. Leave room for the crown to develop without crowding it against smaller perennials. ## Maintenance Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the framework and remove damaged stems. This selection flowers on new growth, so dormant-season shaping supports the next summer display. Remove spent flowers or seed capsules if a tidier appearance is preferred; renew mulch as needed and keep it clear of the stems.