Miss Kim Lilac

About this plant

Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim') is a premium deciduous shrub celebrated for its stunning fragrant flowers and tidy growth habit. Emerging in late spring, clusters of lavender-purple buds unfurl into a spectacular display of highly perfumed, pale lilac blossoms that mature to a pristine white, filling your garden with an enchanting aroma. Unlike traditional lilacs, 'Miss Kim' maintains a more compact and rounded form, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, or as a vibrant accent. Its deep green foliage provides a handsome backdrop to the floral show and turns an attractive burgundy or purple in autumn, adding seasonal interest to your landscape. This robust and adaptable shrub is also notably resistant to powdery mildew, a common issue with other lilac varieties, ensuring a healthy and beautiful plant throughout the growing season. Easy to care for and highly rewarding, 'Miss Kim' Lilac is a timeless addition to any garden seeking beauty and fragrance.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning; remove spent flower clusters after blooming to encourage future growth and maintain a neat appearance. Prune for shape in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Protect from strong winds.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.