Why Plant Miss Kim Lilac?
Everybody loves Old-Fashioned Lilacs. That fragrance brings us right back to Grandma’s porch. But Old-Fashioned Lilacs get to be big and bulky in time, and not everyone has the space for them. For smaller properties, Miss Kim Lilac may be the perfect alternative. This deliciously sweet-smelling Lilac can be easily kept to a manageable size. Part of our Watercolor program, it features bunches of cool lavender-blue blossoms that fade to nearly white. They open a few weeks after the Old-Fashioned Lilacs. Old-Fashioned Lilacs are glorious in spring, but in summer many don’t look so hot. They tend to get powdery mildew on their leaves. Miss Kim’s leaves, on the other hand, are quite resistant to mildew. They may also take on pretty burgundy tones in fall, which is a nice bonus.
Elwyn Meader dedicated his life to giving the world useful new plants. He studied at the University of New Hampshire and at Rutgers; he would later return to New Hampshire to teach. He also served in the Army in Seoul from 1946 to 1948, though his role was a purely peaceful, horticultural one, as he was a devout Quaker. In all, Meader introduced 60 new plants through his breeding work, most of them edibles like the luscious Fallgold Raspberry and the Reliance Peach. He is best known, however, for the Miss Kim Lilac. He collected seeds for it when he was in Korea and introduced it in 1958.
How to use Miss Kim Lilac in the landscape?
Miss Kim grows dense and full with little pruning, making it an ideal component in a low hedge, mixed border, or foundation planting.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
How To Plant Miss Kim Lilac
Growing Miss Kim Lilac is simple. Give it a position in full sun for the most flower power and densest foliage. It isn’t too fussy about soil, but it must drain well. Few pests or diseases trouble Miss Kim, but like nearly all Lilacs, it prefers cold climates and performs much better in the North than in the South. In hot, humid climates, the foliage may curl or scorch in summer, and it may drop some leaves early.
How To Water
Water your Lilac well, keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. During the first growing season, make sure to show your plant some extra love.
How To Fertilize
These shrubs rarely need fertilizing. If you chose you want to give your plant a boost of growth we recommend using our Elements Starter Plant Food in the springtime!
How To Prune
Prune your Miss Kim Lilac immediately after blooming has ended if necessary.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
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Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
