Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa x)

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Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa x)

4.87 (15 reviews)
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Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.
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Height 24-36 in.
Spread 30-36 in.
Zones 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Baby Kim® is a compact beauty with glossy, dark green foliage and an abundance of fragrant purple blooms in spring that retain their vibrant color, never fading to white. Its rounded, tidy habit makes it perfect for planting in sunny spots, whether lining a walkway, under windows, as a low hedge, or anywhere you desire both color and fragrance with minimal maintenance. Baby Kim® attracts butterflies, adds a sweet scent to your garden, and is resistant to deer and disease, making it as durable as it is delightful.

  • 2-3 feet tall and 2.5-3 feet wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 2.5-3 feet apart for best results
  • Maintains glossy, dark green foliage from spring to frost
  • Produces fragrant purple flowers mid to late spring
  • Blooms on old and new wood
  • Great for borders, containers, landscapes, mass planting, screening, as a focal point
  • Attracts butterflies and resists deer
  • Dwarf habit

Our deciduous shrubs are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off—this is completely normal! Shedding leaves helps the plants conserve energy and prepare for the next growing season. Rest assured, your shrubs will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change!

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Prune after spring bloom if desired.

 
Shipping Info:
  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
    • 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
  • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

 

 

Features

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Dwarf Variety

Characteristics

  • Height: 2-4 ft.
  • Height: 24-36 in.
  • Spread: 30-36 in.
  • Habit: Mounded
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
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E
01-21-2025
Verified buyer
Arrived promptly, well packed, good condition, dormant.
PWD reply
Thank you for sharing!! Enjoy :) 🌺
p
07-11-2024
Verified buyer
RECEIVED EIGHT PLANTS OF HIBISCUS VARIETIES THAT I DID NOT ORDER NOR WANT..! WHEN I NOTIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE...I WAS INSTRUCTED TO EMAIL PICTURES OF CODE NUMBERS ON THE POTS...AT LEAST TWO DAYS AGO I EMAILED THEM AND INFORMED THEM THAT I DID NOT HAVETHE DIGITAL EQUIPMENT TO DO AS ASKED ! THE ORIGINAL ORDER WAS FOR SIX PLANTS OF BABY KIM....AS OF 7/11 I HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN ANSWER....THANK YOU ! butlerwdstk71@gmail.com
PWD reply
Occasionally incorrect plant tags can inadvertently be in an order. The simplest way to tell what shrubs you received is to look for the grower label (sticker) on the pot the came in. Please, let us know what it states.
P
05-02-2024
Verified buyer
Love the Baby Kim. Was skeptical as I ordered the smallest pot, but was surprised when I received them. Beautiful and healty. In fact I ordered twice. First the small pots and then the 1 gallon pots. Very happy with my purchases.
PWD reply
Thank you for sharing!! We're so happy to hear that you are enjoying your plants! :)
S
05-02-2024
Verified buyer
Very impressed with the Lil Kim Lilac bush. The lilac bush arrived in sturdy packaging with a very full healthy look. Planted the gallon within 12 hours and one would think the bush has been in this garden spot for a year. No wilting, just a robust look. This dwarf lilac was purchased for placement next to our deck, so early spring days of sunshine, would result in the joy of smelling the fragrance upon entering and exiting our home. Thank you for shipping your product at the agreed upon dates, so there were no surprise packages.
PWD reply
We're so happy to hear that you are enjoying your plant! Be sure to share photos later in the season. :)
C
04-24-2024
Verified buyer
They are always very tiny, but I'm glad they looked healthy.
PWD reply
Thank you for sharing!! Enjoy :)