Beschrijving
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim', better known as the Dwarf Lilac, is a compact, low-growing lilac perfect for small gardens. With its dense structure and beautiful flowers, this ornamental shrub adds a touch of elegance and fragrance to any outdoor space.
Features:
- Height: Reaches a height of about 120 to 160 cm, making it ideal for smaller gardens and compact spaces.
- Bloom: Blooms profusely with lilac-purple flowers that later fade to lilac-pink. Flowering often starts as early as April and can continue until June if weather conditions are favourable.
- Smell: The flowers of 'Miss Kim' are wonderfully fragrant and spread a pleasant scent through the garden.
- Leaves: The plant has light green, deciduous foliage that provides a nice background for the colourful blooms.
- Structure: This lilac has an upright growth habit with good branching, resulting in a compact form.
Pitch and Care:
- Location: For healthy and abundant flowering, plant Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' in a sunny spot. It also does well in semi-shade.
- Bottom: Prefers well-drained, nutritious soil.
- Hardy: Very hardy and copes well with cold winters.
- Maintenance: This dwarf lilac needs no pruning and naturally stays quite low. If desired, light top pruning can be done after flowering to keep the shrub compact and neat.
Application:
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' is very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways in the garden:
- Solitary plant: Comes into its own as an eye-catcher in the garden.
- Combination planting: Nice in combination with roses or lavender for a varied and colourful garden border.
- Small gardens: Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens and patios.
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' is a beautiful, low-growing dwarf lilac characterised by its compact form and lovely fragrance. With its abundant flowering and low-maintenance nature, this ornamental shrub is a great addition to any garden. Whether in a small garden, as a solitary plant or in combination with other flowers, 'Miss Kim' will provide a wonderful show of colour and a fragrant garden season.