Little Darling® Lilac
Syringa 'SMSDTL' PP #31,830
Description | What's better than a fragrant lilac? One that blooms twice a year! Large clusters of dark-purple buds open to classic lilac-hue flowers. Blooms heavily in spring, with a second, lighter bloom set in fall. Compact, with a nicely rounded shape, perfect for containers and mixed borders. Tolerates mild, periodic drought when established. Deciduous. Monrovia Exclusive. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top two inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Spring, repeating in summer. |
Mature Size | Reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Small Spaces |
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Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Peony (Paeonia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care | Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Highland Nursery 1742 W. 7th St.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 -
Lilydale Garden Center 941 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55118 -
Lowe's 1795 Robert Street
West St Paul, Minnesota 55118-3934
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