Woody > Syringa > Syringa pubescens > Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'
Syringa pubescens
ssp. patula 'Miss Kim'
Miss Kim Manchurian Lilac
Origin: The species is native to Northern China and Korea.
Mike's
Opinion
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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.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Oleaceae |
| Genus |
| Syringa |
| Species |
| pubescens |
| Cultivar |
| 'Miss Kim' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Subspecies |
| patula |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 0.75 - 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' is a vigorous, compact, dwarf deciduous lilac shrub with lavender-blue flower clusters. |
| Landscape |
| Useful in the landscape as a small shrub or accent plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Tolerant of poor soil and hot, dry conditions once established. |
| Shape |
| Rounded. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| 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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