Miss Kim Lilac

About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the enchanting beauty of Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'. This award-winning lilac offers a profusion of highly fragrant, lavender-pink flower clusters that unfurl from deep purple buds in late spring. Its dense, rounded form and attractive dark green foliage provide year-round appeal, transitioning to lovely burgundy-purple hues in autumn. 'Miss Kim' is celebrated for its exceptional cold hardiness and remarkable resistance to powdery mildew, a common issue with other lilac varieties. Its more compact size makes it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, or mixed borders, where its delightful aroma can be fully appreciated without overwhelming the space. At A Cut Above, we recommend 'Miss Kim' for gardeners seeking a sophisticated, low-maintenance shrub that delivers abundant beauty and intoxicating fragrance. Plant it near a patio, window, or entryway to fully enjoy its sensory delights, creating an inviting and memorable outdoor experience.

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

Thrives in well-drained soil with consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage next year's blooms. Remove spent flowers to prevent seed set and promote plant vigor. Minimal pruning required beyond shaping and removing dead or damaged wood.

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.