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Syringa patula 'Little Darling'-Reblooming Lilac-Fragrant Blooms 5 Gallon

Syringa patula 'Little Darling'-Reblooming Lilac-Fragrant Blooms 5 Gallon

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Syringa patula 'Little Darling'

Syringa patula 'Little Darling'

Description

The 'Little Darling' Manchurian Reblooming Lilac is a charming, compact shrub known for its delightful fragrance and attractive, dense clusters of lavender-pink flowers. It is a reblooming variety, offering a prolonged display of blooms from late spring through summer. This lilac is perfect for small gardens or as a focal point in larger landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a standalone specimen. Its compact size also makes it suitable for container gardening on patios or balconies. The fragrant blooms are excellent for cutting and bringing indoors.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Syringa patula 'Little Darling'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Little Darling' Manchurian Reblooming Lilac
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Peonies

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, slightly alkaline soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew
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