Growing guide · Shrubs

Syringa meyeri

How to grow Dwarf Korean Lilac 'Palibin'.

Lilac scent without the giant shrub.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–7
Size
4–5 ft tall, 5–7 ft wide
Spacing
5–6 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Rounded shrub covered in clusters of small fragrant lilac-pink flowers

Light

Full sun for the most flowers.

Water

Water regularly the first season; moderate after.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or fall at pot depth in neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Feeding

Light shrub fertilizer after bloom.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood. Prune within a few weeks after flowering.

Through the year

Flowers in May. Dense green summer foliage. Slow-growing.

If something's off

Late pruning removes next year's flowers. Little to no bloom usually means too much shade.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Classic lilac fragrance in a size that fits beside a door or along a walk.

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