Key features
AwardsRHS Award of Garden Merit
Final size1.5 x 1.5 metres in 20 years
FlowersPink, fragrant flowers in May/June
SoilPrefers alkaline to neutral soil
Description
Named for the red buds and compact size of this dwarf Lilac, Syringa ‘Red Pixie’ is a great choice for brightening up small spaces or large pots. The red buds erupt into bright pink flowers that fade to a pretty pale pink and release a sweet scent.
Syringa ‘Red Pixie’ has a compact and slightly upright shape and is easy to look after, only requiring a little pruning after flowering. Best planted in full sun, ‘Red Pixie’ will do well in most alkaline to neutral pH soils.
This dwarf pink flowering Lilac is a great choice and has received the 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.
AKA Lilac ‘Red Pixie’
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.
For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.
