Miss Kim Lilac – Fragrant Blooms & Compact Beauty
Enjoy a burst of spring fragrance and color with Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’). This compact, hardy shrub delights with abundant lavender-blue flower clusters in late spring, followed by rich burgundy fall foliage. Perfect for smaller spaces, borders, and foundation plantings, Miss Kim Lilac brings beauty and sweet scent to any landscape.
- Deer Resistant: Offers moderate deer resistance—deer typically avoid but may browse in extreme conditions.
- Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade but may produce fewer blooms.
- Water Needs: Prefers well-drained soil; water regularly during establishment and in extended dry periods.
- Height at Maturity: Grows 4–9 feet tall and 5–7 feet wide—ideal for compact gardens and mixed borders.
- Growth Habit: Upright, rounded, and compact; moderate growth rate.
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–8.
Planting Tips:
Plant Miss Kim Lilac in a sunny location with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Space plants 5–7 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to conserve moisture. Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage next year’s blooms—avoid heavy pruning in fall or winter.
