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Baby Kim® Lilac

Name: Baby Kim® Lilac
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU: 22581
Price: 26.49 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Syringa x 'Baby Kim'

Dwarf Baby Kim® Lilac Blooms Early with Full-Size Fragrance in Compact Form
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 3-8
Grows 2-3 ft Tall and Wide
Showy Purple Blooms From Early Spring to Late Spring
Excellent Privacy Screen or Hedge

$81⁵⁹

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Plant Size

#2 Container

Product variants

Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Hardiness Zone	3a to 7b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	2-3 ft
Width	2-3 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Growth Habit	Bushy, Spreading, Upright
Blooms In	Spring
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Fragrant, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, Hedge/Screen, Container Friendly, Disease resistant
Botanical Name	Syringa x 'SMNSDTP'
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR, VI

A new dwarf Lilac from Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, the Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa x 'Baby Kim') brings all the beauty and fragrance to your landscape, no matter how much - or little - room you have! The same pink-lavender blooms, the same rounded and tidy form, and the same fragrance as its big sister the Miss Kim Lilac!

Blooming in late spring against the bright green leaves, the fragrant panicles full of lavender-pink florets perfume the air - both indoors in bouquets and in the landscape! The bees and butterflies, and a few hummingbirds will enjoy these lovely blossoms! Embodying the scent of spring, these Lilacs won't fade to white as they age!

Her dark green leaves are smaller and rounded. During the summer, this shrub will stay a pleasant green and as the season fades to fall, the leaves will blush red for an additional season of interest. Plus, your Baby Kim® has great fall color too!

Baby Kim® Lilac is cold-hardy and reliable throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8 and maintains a rounded form 2-3 feet wide and tall! These deciduous shrubs are easy to grow and have a smaller stature that works great in today's landscapes!

Planting and Application:

Little Baby Kim® Lilac can do anything her big sister can without taking up your garden's precious space! Smaller backdrops and hedges, low-growing foundation plantings, and low privacy screens await you with these lovely flowering shrubs! Not blocking windows or your view, pair Baby Kim® with Miss Kim to create a layered effect in the garden, then tie in a special Miss Kim Lilac Tree as well for a focal point!

Container gardeners can employ Baby Kim® in their planters and porch pots! Create unique vignettes in the garden with curved rows of dwarf Lilacs, flowering shrubs and evergreens that highlight and screen a garden bench or bistro table! Or make a Baby Kim® in a fancy urn the focal point!

Use her in a side yard or create a lawn planting with a gently curved island garden bed. Use as a fantastic single focal point, or in groupings of three or odd numbers, for the most natural look. The natural tidy rounded form will make maintenance-free hedges and borders, and they look best when not sheared into formal shapes.

Scented Pinkish Lavender Blooms
Dark Green Leaves & Tidy Rounded Form
Dwarf Sized Korean Lilac Cultivar
Pollinator & Cut Flower-Friendly
Low Hedges, Specimens, Scented Accents, Screening & Large Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Dwarf Lilacs have the best flowering if you site them in full sun. Air circulation is always a good idea for Lilacs, so morning sun and well-drained soils are always best for the best vigor and flowers. If there is too much shade, your Lilac will likely never produce blooms. Lilacs will not tolerate standing water or wet feet.

Provide regular, moderate moisture until established, and continue watering when there is an extended drought. For best results, cover the root system with around 3-4 inches of Arborist bark chips. Prune directly following the bloom to correct crossing branches or remove any broken limbs. Lilacs bloom on last year's wood, so if you prune too early or too late, you'll lose the flowers for next spring. Flowering shrubs also benefit from renewal pruning every 3-5 years by removing a third of the oldest, fattest stems to the ground.

Needs Full Sun & Good Air Circulation
Moderate Consistent Moisture
Mulched Well-Drained Enriched Soil
Prune Only Immediately After Flowering
Hardy, Easy Care & Resistant to Powdery Mildew

Sweet and petite, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Baby Kim® Lilac will add high-impact and fragrance to your spring landscapes without sacrificing space! Order today at Nature Hills!

Explore More from Nature Hills

Baby Kim® Lilac is part of the proven winners® collection and joins other compact flowering shrubs and lilac bushes that are naturally deer resistant plants. For care guidance, check out our Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs guide and discover other options in our 5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer article.

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Very healthy!

I ordered two baby Kim liliac plants, soon after they were delivered I planted them in my front yard. They are growing and very healthy.

Lilacs are such a satisfying plant to get established, and it sounds like yours hit the ground running. Baby Kim is a great choice for the front yard since it stays compact but still puts on a real show when it blooms. Thanks for sharing the update, Ann, and enjoy those flowers when they arrive!

Baby Kim lilac

Baby Kim lilac. 1qt. size. Arrived healthy and in great condition. Planted right away and it’s been growing and getting acclimated to the new environment. Still looking great three weeks in the ground.

Three weeks in and still looking great is exactly what you want to see after a transplant. Baby Kim is a tough little shrub once it settles in, so it should reward you with a good flush of blooms before long. Thanks for the update, Scott.

Love my lilac!!!

I was concerned purchasing a plant via mail, but it arrived looking perfect! That was couple of weeks ago and still looks great!!!

Shipping plants is always a bit of a leap of faith, so it's good to hear the Baby Kim arrived in solid shape and has kept on looking good since. These compact lilacs tend to settle in quickly once they're in the ground. Enjoy those blooms when they come, Kathleen!

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Baby Kim® Lilac get?

Baby Kim® Lilac can reach a mature height of 2-3 feet tall and wide in optimal conditions.

Is the Baby Kim® Lilac any good?

The Baby Kim® Lilac is a fantastic fragrant dwarf shrub that is smaller and more compact than other Lilac varieties.

How do you take care of a Baby Kim® Lilac?

Provide your Lilac with full sun and well-drained enriched soil that has a good layer of mulch over the soil surface. Water moderately yet consistently and fertilize with a blooming plant fertilizer at least once a year. Prune only immediately after the first flowers have faded.

Are Baby Kim® Lilac Bushes fragrant?

Baby Kim® Lilacs carrying the distinctive Lilac scent!

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

Baby Kim® Lilac