Syringa Baby Kim (Lilac)
Baby Kim Lilac, Syringa x 'SMNSDTP'
One of the smallest lilacs to date, Syringa Baby Kim (Lilac) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub boasting a profusion of fragrant purple blooms that do not fade to white as they mature. Blooming in mid to late spring, this dwarf lilac features glossy, dark green leaves that remain in summer. Rarely bothered by deer or disease, This lilac is ideal for small gardens.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (24-36 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is best grown in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist, well-drained soils.
- Plant as a specimen or in mixed shrub borders for dramatic spring blooms. Use it in the perennial border to add structure to a bed. A great flowering shrub that is perfect for containers too.
- No serious insect or disease issues
- Flowers attract butterflies and birds
- Pruning is not necessary. If you still want to prune this lilac, prune it immediately after flowering in late spring. Never cut it back in fall, winter, or early spring – doing so will remove the spring flower buds.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
