Botanical profile

Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'

Latin name
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'
Common name
Korean Lilac 'Miss Kim'
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’ is a compact Korean lilac valued for its fragrant blooms and suitability for small spaces. This deciduous shrub develops a dense, rounded habit, slightly wider than it is tall, making it ideal for borders, mass plantings, and planting near the house. In late spring, it produces highly fragrant pale lilac to lavender flower clusters, extending the season after common lilacs. Its lustrous dark green foliage offers excellent disease resistance and turns stunning reddish-purple hues in autumn. Very hardy and easy to care for, Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’ prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to ensure optimal flowering. It is an excellent choice for compact northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Lavender
Fruiting
Brown, barely visible dried fruits.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dwarf
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Harvest period
TRUE
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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