Compact, rounded, deciduous shrub. Blooms in the spring with fragrant, icy blue flowers.Foliage is dark green and takes on a reddish-purple cast in fall. Easy to grow and very tolerant. Slow to moderate growth rate. Botanical Name- Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’ Pronunciation- sy-RING-guh puh-TOO-luh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 5 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Lavender blue Bloom Time- May Companion Plants- Gaillardia ‘Mesa Peach’ – soft peach daisies highlight lilac fragrance Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C43 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering; water deeply in dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) after flowering in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be aerated for healthy root development. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Lilac borer, powdery mildew
