Tidy, compact, and fragrant, dwarf lilacs are a superb choice for small gardens, patios, and more. Discover 15 of the best varieties now on Gardener's Path. Dwarf lilacs reach up to 8 feet in height and a little less in width.
Here is a selection of the best dwarf lilac varieties for the small garden. What is a Dwarf Lilac? Space challenged gardeners, or those that prefer a tidy looking plant, will love the dwarf lilac varieties. These smaller bushes offer all the same color and scent the standard forms present with a more compact form.
Dwarf lilacs are fairly new developments with the Korean dwarf one of the first to be marketed. Learn about different types of dwarf lilacs that are suitable for small gardens and containers. Find out their hardiness, exposure, season of interest, height, spread, and color.
Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin') Features: Compact size, making it ideal for small gardens. Pinkish-lavender flowers, less fragrant. Blooms: Late spring.
Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) Features: Grows as a small tree or large shrub, white flowers, and has a different structure with cherry-like bark. Blooms: Early summer. Description of dwarf lilac and its popular varieties with a photo.
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Thinking of planting some lilacs but aren't sure what to plant? Check out these different lilac varieties and cultivars for your garden! Dwarf lilacs are smaller varieties of the classic lilac bush, specially bred to maintain a compact form while still producing abundant, fragrant blooms. These charming plants are ideal for gardeners with limited space or those who prefer a more tidy and manageable landscape.
Lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. pubescens 'Palibin') This 'Palibin' cultivar of the Dwarf Korean or Meyer Lilac is the one that is really sold fairly commonly in the conventional nursery trade in the Midwestern and Eastern US. It is a rounded bush form with tiny rounded leaves to 1.75 inches long.
It usually blooms in mid-May with its pinkish-purple small flower clusters that are fragrant, but.