{"product_id":"miss-kim-lilac","title":"Miss Kim Lilac – Fragrant Lavender-Blue Flowering Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMiss Kim Lilac: Fragrant Spring Flowers \u0026amp; Seasonal Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiss Kim Lilac\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSyringa pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003epatula\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miss Kim’) opens deep purple buds into clusters of highly fragrant lavender-blue flowers. Blooming later than many other lilacs, it can extend the spring lilac display when paired with earlier-flowering varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture its fragrant flowers beside a garden seating area, with room for the shrub to grow naturally. Green summer leaves and burgundy-tinged fall foliage add interest beyond the bloom season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Miss Kim?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender-blue clusters bring classic lilac appeal to spring gardens and cut arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLater spring flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements earlier lilacs; actual timing depends on your climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful as a border accent, specimen, or informal flowering hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves can develop burgundy tones before dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowdery mildew resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monrovia reports excellent resistance, not immunity to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a conservative range following Monrovia. Missouri Botanical Garden lists zones 3–8; gardeners in zone 3 should check local guidance before relying on that colder rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature planning size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 feet tall and wide, potentially larger with age\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to Monrovia. Missouri Botanical Garden gives a broader 4–9-foot height range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow. Compact relative to larger lilacs does not mean miniature or permanently foundation-sized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous; does not provide evergreen screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight, Soil \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH preference. Avoid persistently soggy roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir circulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave room around the canopy instead of crowding it against buildings or neighboring shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, adjusting to rainfall and soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplement water if spring rainfall or snowmelt is insufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Nursery Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003e1 Gallon or 3 Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e. These labels describe offered nursery-container sizes, not mature dimensions or guaranteed delivery heights. Flowers at delivery and a first-season flower display are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Ongoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrune promptly after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e when shaping is needed. Avoid postponing routine shaping until fall or early spring, when cutting can reduce the next flower display. Give the shrub enough space to minimize repeated size-reduction pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed in early spring if needed using an appropriate fertilizer at its label rate. Continue to monitor moisture and foliage health even with its reported mildew resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this cultivar performs in some warmer regions, a zone rating does not guarantee equal flowering performance in every hot-climate site. Seek local growing guidance near the warm or cold edges of its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor container growing, plan adequate root space, drainage, regular watering, and winter root protection where needed. Its substantial mature footprint makes a suitable in-ground planting the simpler long-term choice for many gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Miss Kim Lilac for fragrant spring flowers and a graceful garden accent with space to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":52924743876888,"sku":"FLS-LIL-MISS-NA-1G","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":52924743909656,"sku":"FLS-LIL-MISS-NA-3G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul13_2026at05_09_03PM.jpg?v=1792247610","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/miss-kim-lilac","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}