Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
BABY KIM™
Lilac
Syringa
'SMNSDTP'
PPAF; CBRAF
- Improved 'Miss Kim'
- Fragrant
- Compact
Finally, an improved version of garden classic 'Miss Kim' lilac! Baby Kim lilac has a more dwarf compact habit, darker purple blooms, and does not fade to white. It's also about half the size, naturally growing as a tidy and appealing little mound. Great fragrance, disease resistance, and landscape performance.
USDA Zone 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure Full sun
Height 2' - 3'
Width 2.5'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Prefers neutral to alkaline soils, but is fairly adaptable. Good drainage is imperative.
Pruning Blooms on old and new wood - prune after spring bloom if desired. Doing so will delay rebloom but also encourages it.
Uses Hedges; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.
Growing Tips A light trim after spring bloom neatens the plant's appearance and encourages rebloom, though it does delay it slightly.
Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Reblooming, Disease resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Purple flowers, Green foliage
Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Reblooming, Disease resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Purple flowers, Green foliage