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Baby Kim lilac has a more dwarf compact habit, darker purple blooms, and does not fade to white. It’s also about half the size, naturally growing as a tidy and appealing little mound. Great fragrance, disease resistance, and landscape performance.
| Dimensions | 1.5 × 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Syringa 'SMNSDTP' PP#32,969, CBRAF |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 1.5-2.5' |
| Width/Spread | 1.5-2.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Cutting Gardens, Naturalizing, Rain Gardens |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Reblooming |
Prefers neutral to alkaline soils, but is fairly adaptable. Good drainage is imperative. Blooms on old and new wood – prune after spring bloom if desired. Doing so will delay rebloom but also encourages it.
