Garden Goods Direct | Lilac Miss Kim

Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’) is an upright, compact lilac shrub, enjoyed for its late-season blooms that are a sweet purplish-pink hue. The abundant clusters of lilac blooms are beautiful and incredibly fragrant. Beyond the popular yard plant’s stunning and fragrant blooms, the Miss Kim Lilac shrub provides multi-seasonal interest with its hardy foliage. This unique deciduous shrubs’ foliage begins bright green and transitions to an eye-catching burgundy tone in the fall. Ideal conditions for these broad-leaved shrubs include full sun and well-drained soils. Miss Kim Lilacs require little attention other than moderate amounts of water in dry climates. The flowering shrubs are otherwise extremely low maintenance. Hardy to USDA grow zones 3-8; Lilac Miss Kim plants grow best when planted in early spring. Some additional benefits to choosing Lilac Miss Kim shrubs include a strong pest and disease resistance, specifically powdery mildew. The shrub’s also boast deer-resistant foliage, and late bloom times make the plant’s flower buds less susceptible to frost damage. This vigorous grower will add beauty and fragrance to gardens from late spring to fall and works in a wide range of garden design ideas. The flowering shrub is most popularly used in mass plantings, shrub borders, and in cutting gardens.