Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa)
Shrub
- Purple blooms explode with fragrance!
- Improved version of Miss Kim® lilac.
- Compact habit saves space.
- Low maintenance and resistant to deer and disease.
- Zones 3-8, sun, 3′ tall x 3′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 32,969
Common name: Lilac
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3' tall and wide
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring-fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Space savers, rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fragrant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, mixed borders, landscaping, cut flower garden, pollinator garden, walkways
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Prefers average moisture, but too much water may result in root rot, and too little water during bloom time can shorten the flowering period.
Space: 3 feet apart
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or all-purpose garden fertilizer in early spring and, if desired, again after the first round of bloom has finished.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance: Blooms on both old and new wood, so it should only be pruned after their spring bloom. A light trim will neaten the appearance and encourage new growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
