Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Lilac 'Miss Kim' (Syringa patula) is a compact, bushy, dense shrub that produces purple-violet flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Lilac 'Miss Kim' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Syringa 'Kim'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * attractive dark red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lilac 'Miss Kim's are dark green, ovate, opposite. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Lilac 'Miss Kim' turns a bright dark red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Lilac 'Miss Kim' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Compact, bushy, dense.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Lilacs flower on biennial wood, so the plant should be thinned out after flowering or plants that have become too large should be pruned.

Flower
The purple-violet flowers of Lilac 'Miss Kim' appear in panicles from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Cut, solitary, tub