Key features
AwardsRHS Award of Garden Merit
Final size1.5 x 1.5 metres in 20 years
FlowersLilac-pink, fragrant
PositionFull sun
SoilPrefers alkaline to neutral soil
Description
Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ is a small Lilac shrub that produces a profusion of pretty lilac-pink flowers in May and June that emerge from darker pink buds. The flowers have a sweet fragrance and look wonderful against the green ovate leaves.
This popular dwarf Korean Lilac produces a neat, compact shape and requires little pruning to maintain this appearance. Growing to just 1-2 metres in 20 years, Lilac ‘Palibin’ is perfect for herbaceous borders, small spaces and patios. Preferring full sun, it will do well in most alkaline to neutral pH soils.
Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ is one of the most popular dwarf Lilacs and undoubtedly deserves it’s RHS Award of Garden Merit. Please note due to the dwarf nature, the product sizes are similar but the 10L bush is more mature and fuller than the 5L. We also offer ‘Palibin’ as a top grafted patio tree.
AKA Syringa meyeri var. spontanea ‘Palibin’ , Lilac ‘Palibin’, Korean Lilac
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
Dwarf Lilac require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
Unlike most Lilac trees, Dwarf Lilac need very little maintenance. A light prune in late summer is all that is needed to maintain its neat shape. Also prune any damaged or diseased branches.
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