Baby Kim® Lilac
Syringa x 'SMNSDTP'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Baby Kim® Lilac
Plant Highlights
Baby Kim® Lilac highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Photos Provided ByProven Winners, Inc - www.provenwinners.com
Growing Zones 3-8
A new dwarf Lilac from Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, the Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa x 'SMNSDTP') 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!
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!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Lilacs for sale at NatureHills.com!
