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Syringa mey. Palibin / 5L / 50-60Cm
Syringa meyeri Palibin
Confirmed format: 5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Fragrant spring flowers
- Compact lilac habit
- Suitable for smaller gardens
- Stem-trained form adds height and structure
Overview
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin', commonly known as the dwarf Korean lilac, is a charming deciduous shrub prized for its compact habit and abundant, sweetly scented flowers. Blooming in May and June, it produces clusters of fragrant lilac-pink flowers that bring wonderful colour and perfume to the garden. As a stem-trained form, it creates a striking focal point with its flowering canopy held above the main stem, making it an exceptional choice for borders, patios and smaller spaces.
Why We Love It
- Delightfully scented spring flowers fill the garden with fragrance.
- Stem-trained form provides an instant focal point and structural height.
- Compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens and containers.
- Easy to care for and reliably hardy.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | Pink and purple |
| Flowering Season | May to June |
| Fragrance Level | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Standard and rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 150 cm – 200 cm |
| Mature Spread | 100 cm – 150 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (-20°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun to partial shade in a sheltered site to protect flowering shoots. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil. Good drainage is particularly important in heavier Irish soils to prevent winter wet around the roots. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. |
| Deadheading | Remove faded flower heads after flowering if desired. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Patio areas
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- Offers great wildlife value by providing pollinator support during its flowering period.
- Features attractive stem interest due to its standard-trained form.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 50-60 cm |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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