‘Red Pixie’

Lilac

Syringa x

'Red Pixie'

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Fragrant
Hardy
Deer resistant

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: Dark reddish purple blooms fade to a pale pink. This is a seedling of S. julianae 'Hers' that may have crossed with S. meyeri.

USDA Zone: 2 - 7 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 4 - 6'
Width: 4 - 6'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Early-mid spring
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Green

General Care

Soil

Prefers neutral to alkaline soils, but is fairly adaptable. Good drainage is imperative.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.

Uses

Hedges; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun and with good air circulation for best performance. Deadheading is beneficial but not required.

Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Syringa, Common name: Lilac, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil