.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Miss Kim' Manchurian Lilac Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' Description A compact, deciduous shrub featuring fragrant, early-spring lavender-purple flowers and lush green foliage. Ideal for smaller gardens or as a foundation plant, it offers stunning blooms and attractive foliage year-round. Suggested Uses Perfect for borders, hedge plantings, or landscaping accents. It also makes an excellent container plant for patios and porches, providing seasonal color and fragrance. Plant Details Botanical Name: Miss Kim' Manchurian Lilac Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' Common Name: Miss Kim' Manchurian Lilac Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m) in height and width, with a compact, rounded form. Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Early spring (March-April) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: Yes, lightly scented Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, other spring-flowering shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space plants 3-4 ft apart. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, especially during active growth. Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots; generally frost hardy. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container. Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent excessive leaf growth; keep soil moist.