I planted 2 of these in 2022 and two years later they finally put on some decent blooms. They are pretty and smell great but they are small and I feel like I need a hedge to make any sort of impact. They are about 2 1/2 feet right now and I really hope they reach their full growth potential. Require very little care.
Baby Kim® Lilac Syringa x
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 2'6" - 3'
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 76cm - 91cm
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Details
24 - 36 Inches30 - 36 Inches30 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm76cm - 91cm76cm - 91cmFeatures
Yes, you have space for a delightfully fragrant lilac! Baby Kim lilac is our smallest lilac to date, but boy, does it pack in a lot of flower power. Enjoy glossy, dark green foliage, an abundance of fragrant purple blooms that don't fade to white, and a useful rounded habit that fits into just about any sunny spot. It brings all the joy of lilacs into a neater, tidier package so you can enjoy this classic flowering shrub no matter how much - or how little - space you have.
Available in better garden centers in spring 2021.
Top reasons to grow Baby Kim lilac:
- Dwarf habit takes up just a fraction of the space of other lilacs.
- Fragrant purple flowers don't fade to white.
- Rarely bothered by deer or disease.
Attracts:ButterfliesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cmSpread:30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:A dwarf lilac like Baby Kim offers a lot of versatility in the landscape. Plant it lining a walkway, under windows, as a low hedge, or anywhere you want color and fragrance with minimal care.
Maintenance Notes:Plant only in full sun and well-drained soil; lilacs cannot tolerate soggy, wet conditions.
Growing Lilacs: Check out the ultimate care guide including planting, FAQs, design ideas and more!
If you want to prune Baby Kim lilac, do so immediately after it blooms in late spring. Never cut it back in fall, winter, or early spring - doing so will remove the spring flower buds. Pruning is not necessary, particularly for small, tidy varieties like this.
Like nearly all lilacs, Baby Kim lilac actually requires a period of cold weather in order to bloom well. This is why lilacs are not typically suited to warmer climates. However, they are very, very cold tolerant and thrive in climates as cold as USDA zone 3.
Fun Facts:The botanical name of lilac, Syringa (suh-RIN-gah), is from the Greek word syrinx, which means tube. This is because the stems of lilac contain a spongy pith which can be remove, leaving a hollow tube that has traditionally been used to create pan-pipes.
Baby Kim® Syringa x 'SMNSDTP' USPP 32,969, Can PBRAF -
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