Miss Kim (dwarf)
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 500-800 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, organically rich |
| Soil pH | 6.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green, turning burgundy in fall |
| Bloom | Lavender, Pink |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in early summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Peonies, Coneflowers, Daylilies |
Where it came from
| Grower | Windmill |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune from flower buds at the tips of branches during the previous growing season. This means that it is important to prune under the panicles a week or two after the plant has finished blooming.
Maintenance
Apply mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Cleanup
Rake up fallen leaves to prevent disease.
Notes
Requires chilling hours for bloom, which are easily met by Clifton Park's 1000+ annual chilling hours.