Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' (Miss Kim Manchurian Lilac)
Michael's Opinion
A sorely underrated and underused lilac, 'Miss Kim' maintains a dense, polite habit. Place where the fragrance may be appreciated while in bloom. Panicles are a little smaller than the French hybrids. The shiny obovate leaves give a refined look throughout the rest of the season.
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Species | pubescens |
| Subspecies | patula |
| Cultivar | 'Miss Kim' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | The species is native to Northern China and Korea. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 0.75 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1.2 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' is a vigorous, compact, dwarf deciduous lilac shrub with lavender-blue flower clusters. |
| Shape | Rounded. |
| Landscape | Useful in the landscape as a small shrub or accent plant. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of poor soil and hot, dry conditions once established. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Young shoots are purplish in colour with the stem becoming slightly downy or glabrous with maturity. |
| Leaf Description | Simple, opposite, elliptic to ovate-oblong, 5 - 12.5 cm long, acuminate, entire, dull dark green and slightly pubescent to glabrous above. |
| Flower Description | Deep blue-purple buds open to a lavender-light pink fragrant blooms. |
| Colour Description | Foliage is green and burgundy-red in autumn. Flowers are blue-purple. |
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