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Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim') is a compact, slow-growing deciduous shrub, typically reaching 5-8 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, known for its late spring, highly fragrant lavender-blue blooms. Ideal for small gardens or foundation plantings, it offers excellent disease resistance,, burgundy fall foliage, and is hardy in zones 3-8. 

Key Characteristics & Care

  • Light: Requires full sun (6-8 hours) for maximum bloom, but thrives with some afternoon shade in warmer zones (7-8).
  • Bloom: Blooms later than French hybrids on old wood, often starting in May, with flowers transitioning from purple buds to lavender-blue or white.
  • Soil & Water: Prefers well-drained, average soil, but is adaptable to clay and becomes drought-tolerant once established.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance,, with no significant pruning required; if needed, prune immediately after flowering to avoid cutting next year's buds.
  • Hardiness: Excellent cold tolerance (Zones 3-8).
  • Uses: Ideal for borders,, privacy screens, and container planting. 

Miss Kim is a popular choice for its resistance to powdery mildew, unlike many traditional lilac varieties. It is also deer-resistant. 

Miss Kim Lilac

$17.25Price

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Quantity
Available for pickup or delivery week of May 17, 2026
  • #1-  Approximately 8-10"

    #3-  Approximately 15-18"

    #5- Approximately 18-20"

     

     

     

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