Height: 5 feet Spread: 5 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 2b Other Names: Hybrid Lilac Brand: Jefferies Nurseries Description: This compact, dwarf selection is noted for its large panicles of lilac-pink flowers emerging from dark pink buds; wonderfully fragrant; perfect for massing in a low hedge or as a garden border plant Ornamental Features Lilac, Little Lady is draped in stunning panicles of fragrant lilac purple flowers with pink overtones and white eyes at the ends of the branches in late spring, which emerge from distinctive hot pink flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The small pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Landscape Attributes Lilac, Little Lady 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. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Lilac, Little Lady is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Lilac, Little Lady will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 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 does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. To help this plant achive its best flowering performance, periodically apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through into the active growing season. 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. Special Attributes Prune within 2 weeks after blooming is done, so you will get flowers next year.
