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Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' (Manchurian lilac 'Miss Kim')
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'
Other names
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim', Manchurian lilac 'Miss Kim'
Genus
Syringa Syringa
Variety or Cultivar
'Miss Kim' _ 'Miss Kim' is a small, deciduous shrub that bears panicles of pale-purple flowers in spring that gradually fade to almost white by early summer.
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are very fragrant.
Habit
Bushy, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-purple in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf mining moths , Thrips , Willow scale Leaf mining moths , Thrips , Willow scale
Lilac blight Lilac blight
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' (Manchurian lilac 'Miss Kim') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Does well in chalk but dislikes acidic soil. If in full sun, mulch to retain soil moisture.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'
Other names
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim', Manchurian lilac 'Miss Kim'
Genus
Syringa Syringa
Variety or Cultivar
'Miss Kim' _ 'Miss Kim' is a small, deciduous shrub that bears panicles of pale-purple flowers in spring that gradually fade to almost white by early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are very fragrant.
Habit
Bushy, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-purple in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf mining moths , Thrips , Willow scale
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' (Manchurian lilac 'Miss Kim') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Does well in chalk but dislikes acidic soil. If in full sun, mulch to retain soil moisture.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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