Lilac, 5 gal, Miss Kim Korean Top-Graft

This upright, compact lilac blooms later than others, extending the season with deep purple buds that reveal clusters of highly fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. Foliage is burgundy-tinged in fall. Excellent powdery mildew resistance. Great for border accent or mass planting. Top-grafted form.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 - 1.5m (3 - 5ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Lavender-blue blooms from deep purple buds
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Dark green, turning burgundy-red in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: The heads of top-grafted shrubs should be lightly pruned on an annual basis with a focus on keeping the top-graft rounded and neat. Pruning the top-graft must be done with recognition of its effect on flower development. In the case of lilac, it is best to prune immediately after flowering so as to allow next years blooms to develop. It is also critical to remove leafy shoots that arise from along the inter-stem and at its base. These sprouts and suckers can quickly overpower the top-grafted shrub, destroying the beauty of the grafted cultivar.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Increase watering before spring bloom.
Soil: It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.