Description

This compact lilac is noted for its dark red-purple buds that open to a distinctive soft pink floral presentation; wonderfully fragrant; perfect for massing in a low hedge or as a garden border plant

Landscape Attributes

Red Pixie Lilac is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Red Pixie Lilac is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Red Pixie Lilac will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.