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Syringa patula 'Baby Kim'-Compact Lilac-Fragrant Blooms 5 Gallon

Syringa patula 'Baby Kim'-Compact Lilac-Fragrant Blooms 5 Gallon

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Syringa patula 'Baby Kim'

Description

'Baby Kim' is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, lavender-purple blooms. It is a dwarf variety of lilac, making it ideal for smaller gardens or as a container plant. Its dense foliage and profuse blooming make it a standout in any landscape.

Suggested Uses

This lilac is perfect for borders, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. Its compact size makes it suitable for urban gardens and container planting. The fragrant flowers are excellent for cutting and attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Syringa patula 'Baby Kim'
  • Common Name Common Name: Baby Kim' Manchurian Lilac
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Peonies

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 2-3 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
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