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Miss Kim

Miss Kim

Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’) is a beautiful deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant lavender-purple blossoms, delightful fragrance, and attractive burgundy-red fall foliage. Its naturally dense, upright-rounded growth habit makes it an excellent choice for traditional landscapes, flowering hedges, foundation plantings, and formal estate-style gardens. In late spring, Miss Kim Lilac produces an abundance of fragrant flower clusters that emerge from deep purple buds and gradually open into delicate lavender-purple blossoms. As the flowers mature, they often soften to pale lavender or icy blue tones, creating a beautiful display of changing color. Their sweet, slightly spicy lilac fragrance fills the surrounding landscape while attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Throughout summer, Miss Kim maintains attractive dark green foliage and a tidy, well-branched appearance. Unlike many traditional lilacs, it offers excellent resistance to powdery mildew, helping the foliage remain healthy and attractive throughout the growing season. As autumn approaches, the leaves transition to beautiful shades of burgundy, wine-red, and purple, providing additional seasonal interest after flowering has finished. This distinctive fall coloration makes Miss Kim an especially valuable choice for landscapes designed to provide beauty across multiple seasons. Miss Kim Lilac is particularly well suited for traditional gardens, cottage landscapes, formal estate-style borders, and fragrant flowering hedges. Its manageable growth habit makes it an attractive specimen shrub or grouped planting, while its fragrant blossoms are wonderful for cutting and displaying indoors. More About Miss Kim Lilac Deciduous Flowering Shrub Dense, Upright-Rounded Growth Habit Fragrant Lavender-Purple Flowers Deep Purple Flower Buds Late Spring Flowering Classic Sweet, Slightly Spicy Lilac Fragrance Attractive Dark Green Summer Foliage Burgundy-Red to Purple Fall Color Excellent Powdery Mildew Resistance Pollinator Friendly Attracts Bees and Butterflies Generally Deer Resistant Cold Hardy Low Maintenance Excellent Cut Flower Flowering Hedge, Foundation Planting, Specimen, Mixed Shrub Border Outstanding Spring and Fall Interest Height: 5–8 FeetSpread: 5–7 FeetHardiness Zone: 3–8 Characteristics Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining Attributes: Fragrant Flowers, Fall Color, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Flowering Hedge Foliage Color: Dark Green; Burgundy-Red to Purple in Fall Flower Color: Lavender-Purple, Fading to Pale Lavender Flower Fragrance: Strong, Sweet Lilac Fragrance Care & Maintenance Tips Planting: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Miss Kim Lilac performs best with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, which encourages dense growth and abundant flowering. It prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil but can adapt to a range of garden conditions. For flowering hedges, space plants approximately 5–6 feet apart, allowing adequate room for their mature spread and healthy air circulation. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Miss Kim Lilac tolerates occasional dry periods but benefits from supplemental watering during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Avoid overwatering or planting in poorly drained soil, as lilacs do not tolerate prolonged waterlogged conditions. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed. Incorporating compost or organic matter around the root zone can improve soil fertility and moisture retention. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, which may encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowering. Pruning: Miss Kim Lilac flowers on old wood, meaning its flower buds develop during the previous growing season. If pruning is necessary, prune immediately after flowering in late spring or early summer. Remove spent flower clusters to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage healthy growth. Older shrubs may benefit from occasional selective removal of aging stems to maintain vigor and shape. Avoid pruning in late summer, fall, or winter, as this can remove the following spring's flower buds. Winter Care: Miss Kim Lilac is an exceptionally cold-hardy deciduous shrub that naturally loses its foliage during winter. Apply a light layer of mulch around the root zone to help moderate soil temperatures and conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the main stems. Pest Prevention: Miss Kim Lilac offers excellent resistance to powdery mildew compared with many traditional lilacs. Provide adequate sunlight, good air circulation, and well-drained soil to maintain healthy growth. Monitor periodically for scale insects, lilac borers, and other common garden pests.

$35.00
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Bloomerang® Dark Purple

Bloomerang® Dark Purple

Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac (Syringa ‘SMSJBP7’) is a beautiful deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant deep purple blossoms, delightful fragrance, and exceptional reblooming performance. Its large, rounded flower clusters create a spectacular spring display, while its ability to produce additional flowers from midsummer through fall provides extended seasonal beauty rarely found in traditional lilacs. Beginning in mid to late spring, Bloomerang® Dark Purple produces large, richly colored purple flower buds that open into fragrant, deep purple-lilac blossoms. These showy flowers fill the surrounding landscape with the classic sweet fragrance associated with lilacs while attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Following its initial spring flowering period, Bloomerang® Dark Purple takes a brief rest before developing fresh new growth and producing another display of fragrant flowers from midsummer into fall. Its improved resistance to common lilac diseases helps maintain attractive green foliage throughout the growing season. Bloomerang® Dark Purple naturally develops a dense, rounded growth habit, making it an excellent choice for traditional landscapes, cottage gardens, formal estate-style borders, and mixed flowering hedges. Its fragrant blossoms are particularly enjoyable near patios, walkways, outdoor seating areas, and garden entrances. The flowers are also excellent for cutting and displaying indoors. More About Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac Deciduous Flowering Shrub Dense, Rounded Growth Habit Large, Deep Purple Flower Clusters Strong, Sweet Lilac Fragrance Abundant Spring Flowering Repeat Flowering from Midsummer Through Fall Larger Flower Clusters Than Original Bloomerang® Purple Attractive Green Foliage Improved Disease Resistance Pollinator Friendly Attracts Bees and Butterflies Generally Deer Resistant Generally Rabbit Resistant Cold Hardy Excellent Cut Flower Moderate Drought Tolerance Once Established Low Maintenance Flowering Hedge, Foundation Planting, Specimen, Mixed Shrub Border Outstanding Spring, Summer, and Fall Interest Height: 4–6 FeetSpread: 4–6 FeetHardiness Zone: 3–7 Characteristics Sun Exposure: Full Sun Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining Attributes: Reblooming, Fragrant Flowers, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Flowering Hedge Foliage Color: Green Flower Color: Deep Purple Flower Fragrance: Strong, Sweet Lilac Fragrance Care & Maintenance Tips Planting: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Bloomerang® Dark Purple performs best with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, which encourages vigorous growth, dense branching, and abundant flowering. Lilacs generally prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil and do not tolerate prolonged wet or soggy conditions. For flowering hedges or group plantings, space plants approximately 4–6 feet apart, depending on the desired density and available growing space. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Bloomerang® Dark Purple has moderate drought tolerance but benefits from consistent moisture during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Adequate watering after the spring flowering period is especially important because new summer growth supports the second flush of flowers. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs in early spring if needed. A light additional application after the initial spring bloom may help encourage healthy new growth and repeat flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, which can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Pruning: Bloomerang® Dark Purple naturally develops an attractive rounded shape and requires minimal pruning. If shaping is necessary, prune immediately after the initial spring flowering period. Lightly removing spent flowers can improve the plant's appearance and encourage additional blooming. Avoid heavy pruning in late summer, fall, or winter, as this can reduce the following spring's flower display. Winter Care: Bloomerang® Dark Purple is an exceptionally cold-hardy deciduous shrub that naturally loses its foliage during winter. Apply a light layer of mulch around the root zone to help moderate soil temperatures and conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the main stems. Pest Prevention: Bloomerang® Dark Purple offers improved resistance to common lilac diseases, including powdery mildew. Provide adequate sunlight, good air circulation, and well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth. Monitor periodically for aphids, scale insects, lilac borers, and other common garden pests.

$50.00
$50.00
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Bloomerang Ballet®

Bloomerang Ballet®

Bloomerang Ballet® Reblooming Lilac (Syringa ‘SMNSPH’) is a beautiful compact deciduous flowering shrub prized for its abundant fragrant pink flowers, exceptional reblooming performance, and naturally dense, rounded growth habit. Its delicate, ruffled flower clusters create a spectacular spring display while offering the added benefit of additional blooms throughout late summer and into fall. Beginning in mid to late spring, Bloomerang Ballet® produces an abundance of fragrant, soft pink to pinkish-purple flower clusters that cover the shrub in color. These beautiful blossoms release the classic sweet lilac fragrance and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. After its initial flowering period, the plant takes a brief rest before producing new growth and another impressive display of flowers from late summer through fall. Throughout the growing season, Bloomerang Ballet® maintains attractive green foliage and a naturally dense, well-branched growth habit. Its improved resistance to common lilac foliage diseases helps maintain a healthy, attractive appearance through summer. Unlike larger traditional lilacs, its compact mature size makes it an excellent choice for smaller residential landscapes and foundation plantings. Bloomerang Ballet® is particularly well suited for traditional gardens, cottage landscapes, formal estate-style borders, and pollinator gardens. Its fragrant flowers make it an excellent choice near patios, walkways, and outdoor seating areas where its delightful scent can be enjoyed. The blooms are also wonderful for cutting and bringing indoors for fresh floral arrangements. More About Bloomerang Ballet® Reblooming Lilac Deciduous Flowering Shrub Compact, Dense Growth Habit Abundant Soft Pink Flower Clusters Fragrant Spring Flowers Strong Late Summer and Fall Reblooming Classic Sweet Lilac Fragrance Improved Disease Resistance Attractive Green Foliage Pollinator Friendly Attracts Bees and Butterflies Generally Deer Resistant Generally Rabbit Resistant Cold Hardy Excellent Cut Flower Low Maintenance Once Established Excellent for Foundation Plantings Low Hedge, Mixed Shrub Border, Specimen, Mass Planting, Container Outstanding Spring, Summer, and Fall Flowering Interest Height: 3–4 FeetSpread: 3–4 FeetHardiness Zone: 3–7 Characteristics Sun Exposure: Full Sun Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining Attributes: Reblooming, Fragrant Flowers, Compact, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant Foliage Color: Green Flower Color: Soft Pink to Pinkish-Purple Flower Fragrance: Strong, Sweet Lilac Fragrance Care & Maintenance Tips Planting: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Bloomerang Ballet® performs best with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, which encourages vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Lilacs prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil and do not tolerate prolonged wet or soggy conditions. For low hedges or mass plantings, space plants approximately 3–4 feet apart, depending on the desired density. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Bloomerang Ballet® has moderate drought tolerance, but consistent moisture during late spring and summer is important for encouraging vigorous new growth and repeat flowering. Avoid overwatering or planting in poorly drained soil. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed. A second light feeding after the initial spring flowering period may help support new growth and encourage summer reblooming. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flower production. Pruning: Bloomerang Ballet® naturally maintains a compact, attractive shape and generally requires little pruning. If shaping is necessary, prune immediately after the first spring flowering period. Lightly removing spent flower clusters can encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance, although deadheading is not required for reblooming. Avoid pruning in fall, winter, or early spring, as this can remove developing flower buds and reduce the following spring's display. Winter Care: Bloomerang Ballet® is an exceptionally cold-hardy deciduous shrub that naturally loses its foliage during winter. Apply a light layer of mulch around the root zone to moderate soil temperatures and conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the main stems. Pest Prevention: Bloomerang Ballet® offers improved resistance to common lilac foliage diseases, including powdery mildew and leaf spot. Provide adequate sunlight, good air circulation, and well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth. Monitor periodically for scale insects, lilac borers, and other common garden pests.

$50.00
$50.00
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