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Syringa patula 'Little Darling'-Reblooming Lilac-Fragrant Lavender-Pink Flowers 2 Gallon

Syringa patula 'Little Darling'-Reblooming Lilac-Fragrant Lavender-Pink Flowers 2 Gallon

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Syringa patula 'Little Darling'

Syringa patula 'Little Darling'

Description

Syringa patula 'Little Darling', commonly known as the Little Darling Manchurian Reblooming Lilac, is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, lavender-pink flowers. It is a reblooming variety, offering a delightful floral display in spring and again in late summer. Its dense foliage and manageable size make it an excellent choice for small gardens or as a container plant.

Suggested Uses

This lilac is perfect for use in mixed borders, as a standalone specimen, or in containers on patios and balconies. Its fragrant blooms make it ideal for cutting gardens, and it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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: Spring and late 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, and other sun-loving perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry periods
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage reblooming
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • 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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