Syringa (Lilac)

Lilac's are tough and low maintenance plants when sited correctly.
Thrives in hot dry conditions but can handle light some shade.
A favorite among homeowners and landscapers alike!

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​patula 'Miss Kim'

• Incredibly fragrant!
• Upright, compact habit with a nice natural shape
• Blooms later than other lilacs
• Burgundy-tinged fall foliage
• Urban tolerant; handles pollution, salt and reflective heat
• Ideal for small gardens and near living areas where the fragrance can be enjoyed
• Excellent cut flower, border accent or mass planting
• 6' H X 6' W
• Bloom time: (late) Spring

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Substitution Suggestions

Viburnum carlesii

Weigela Wine & Roses®

Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

Viburnum dentatum Blue Muffin®

meyeri 'Palibin' 

• Dwarf, low spreading cultivar
• Reddish-bronze autumn foliage
• Especially urban tolerant
• Use in the shrub border with an evergreen background
• Accent or specimen to make a statement
• Large containers
• 5' H X 6' W
• ​Bloom time: Spring

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Substitution Suggestions

Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'

Physocarpus opulifolius Summer Wine®

Hydrangea paniculata Vanilla Strawberry™

Weigela Wine & Roses®