Abundant panicles of fragrant pink flowers open from red buds from early to midsummer, creating a vibrant blast of colour. This is a very pretty but compact lilac that  is perfect for a smaller garden, or for those where space is at a premium. Its diminutive habit also makes it a good option for a large pot on a sunny patio - otherwise find a prominent spot for it in a shrub or mixed border.
                                    
                                        How to care for Syringa Red Pixie:
                                           In mid-summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.
                                     
                                        
                                        
                                            Flowering period:
                                            
                                                
                                                    - Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
 
                                         
                                        
                                        
                                            Eventual height:
                                            1.8m
                                            Eventual spread:
                                            1.8m
                                         
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                            Soil:
                                            Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
                                         
                                        
                                    
                                        
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                                                 This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring. This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.