{"product_id":"lilac-miss-kim","title":"Korean Lilac 'Miss Kim'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyringa pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003epatula\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miss Kim’\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(previously known as Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foundation plantings, mixed borders, informal hedges, walkway and patio edges, small-space gardens, cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense spicy-sweet fragrance on a shrub small enough for a front bed, bloom that arrives two to three weeks after common lilac finishes, strong resistance to the powdery mildew that disfigures French hybrids, and burgundy fall foliage that extends the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Rounded — dense multi-stemmed form that broadens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender to Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Green, maturing to Burgundy in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring into Early Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lilac that shows up after the others have gone over, on a plant that fits beside the front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon lilac is a wonderful thing in a large yard and a problem everywhere else, throwing suckers and reaching twelve to fifteen feet. ‘Miss Kim’ is the alternative most gardeners are actually looking for. It holds a dense, upright, rounded shape at four to seven feet, which puts the flowers at nose height beside a walk or patio instead of over the roofline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple buds open to panicles in lavender shading toward icy blue, and the fragrance is stronger and spicier than the familiar French lilac scent. Bloom comes late, generally two to three weeks after common lilac has finished, which stretches lilac season further into the year than a single-variety planting can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage earns its keep too. Leaves are narrow, dark green, and notably resistant to powdery mildew, the gray film that leaves so many lilacs looking tired by August. In fall they turn burgundy, an unusual finish for the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollected as seed in Korea in 1947 and introduced through decades of trialing, it has held its place in the trade because it does the things gardeners actually want from a lilac in a size that most properties can accommodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKorean Lilac ‘Miss Kim’ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun. Light shade is tolerated, but bloom drops off noticeably as shade increases, and good air circulation helps keep the foliage clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil should be average, well drained, and neutral to slightly alkaline. Lilacs dislike heavy wet ground and acidic soil; if your site runs acidic, working in lime before planting is worthwhile. Avoid low spots that hold water in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply through the first two seasons. Established plants handle ordinary summer dry spells and need supplemental water only in extended drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is light. A single application of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring is sufficient, and heavy nitrogen produces leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrune immediately after flowering. Lilacs set next year’s buds on the growth that follows bloom, so cutting later in the season removes the coming spring’s display. Removing spent panicles improves the following year’s bloom, and thinning the oldest stems every few years keeps the shrub open and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Korean Lilac ‘Miss Kim’ for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Korean Lilac ‘Miss Kim’ ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Korean Lilac ‘Miss Kim’ Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect roughly 4 to 7 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide at maturity. Growth is deliberate, and older plants continue to broaden slowly, so allow room rather than planting tight against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiss Kim Lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKorean Lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManchurian Lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the botanical name sometimes listed as Syringa patula?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth refer to the same plant. It was long sold as \u003cem\u003eSyringa patula\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miss Kim’, and that name still appears on older labels and in the nursery trade. The currently accepted name is \u003cem\u003eSyringa pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003epatula\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miss Kim’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from common lilac?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree ways that matter in a garden. It stays far smaller, roughly half the height of a mature common lilac. It blooms two to three weeks later, extending the season. And it resists the powdery mildew that leaves French hybrids looking gray and tired by late summer. It also suckers far less freely. Compare it against other options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eShrubs \u0026amp; Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo deer eat Miss Kim lilac?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilacs are among the shrubs deer tend to pass over, and ‘Miss Kim’ is a sound choice where browsing is an issue. Pressure varies by region and season, so combining it with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/deer-resistant-shrubs-evergreens\"\u003edeer-resistant shrubs and evergreens\u003c\/a\u003e gives the most dependable result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The fragrant panicles draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds through late spring, and the late bloom fills a gap after early-spring flowers have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Fall '26 Pre-Order","offer_id":47492767744162,"sku":"PN-lilacmisskim-3-1yr","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Korean-Lilac-Miss-Kim-174.jpg?v=1786093235","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/lilac-miss-kim","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}