Miss Kim Lilac

Fragrant Spring Blooms
Burgundy Fall Foliage
Compact Lilac Habit

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Miss Kim Lilac

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Miss Kim Lilac

Miss Kim Lilac is a compact, fragrant late-spring blooming lilac with lavender-blue flowers, dense green foliage, and attractive burgundy fall color. This deciduous shrub brings classic scent, pollinator appeal, and refined structure to sunny borders, foundations, hedges, and smaller landscape spaces.

Why choose Miss Kim Lilac?

Choose Miss Kim Lilac for classic lilac fragrance in a more manageable, polished shrub form. Its compact size makes it easier to place near patios, walkways, entries, and mixed borders than many larger common lilacs. Fragrant blooms appear later in spring, extending the lilac season, while dark green summer foliage often develops burgundy-red fall color for added seasonal interest. It is a practical choice for cut flowers, pollinator gardens, foundation beds, and low informal hedges.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’
Common Name: Miss Kim Lilac
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, dense, rounded to upright shrub

Miss Kim Lilac Additional Information

Miss Kim Lilac produces clusters of fragrant lavender to pale blue-lavender flowers in late spring to early summer, often blooming slightly later than traditional common lilacs. The flower buds begin with a deeper purple tone before opening into softly colored, tubular blossoms that are excellent for cutting and enjoying indoors. Butterflies and other pollinators are also drawn to the spring flowers.

This lilac has attractive dark green foliage through summer and can develop burgundy-red fall color, giving it more multi-season appeal than many older lilac varieties. It is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in winter and returns with fresh growth in spring. Miss Kim Lilac flowers on old wood, so pruning should be done immediately after bloom if shaping is needed. Use it as a specimen, low hedge, foundation shrub, mixed border accent, or fragrant planting near outdoor living areas.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Miss Kim Lilac in full sun with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, sunny sites or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to help conserve moisture and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch slightly pulled away from the main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering only as needed. Remove spent blooms, damaged stems, or crossing branches, and avoid late-season pruning so next year’s flower buds remain intact.

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FAQs

How big does Miss Kim Lilac get?
Miss Kim Lilac commonly matures around 4–7 feet tall and wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning. It stays more compact than many traditional common lilacs.
When does Miss Kim Lilac bloom?
Miss Kim Lilac usually blooms in late spring to early summer with fragrant lavender-blue flowers, often extending the lilac season after earlier blooming varieties have peaked.
Does Miss Kim Lilac need full sun?
Yes. Full sun provides the strongest flowering and densest growth. A site with at least six hours of direct sunlight each day is best for reliable bloom performance.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Extra Large: Above 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Oleaceae
Flower Color	Blue/Purple
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Maintenance	Low
Light Needs	Full Sun
Size	#2 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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