Syringa 'Red Pixie'

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Syringa ‘Red Pixie’ is a compact lilac bred for smaller spaces without losing the charm of traditional varieties. In late spring, clusters of deep pink buds open into soft rosy-pink flowers, creating a warm, cheerful display with a gentle lilac scent. The shrub remains naturally neat and rounded, with finer foliage than standard lilacs, making it easy to integrate into borders or grow in containers. Reliable, tidy, and simple to care for, ‘Red Pixie’ is well suited to gardens where space is limited but seasonal colour and fragrance are still important.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
  • May
  • June
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Compact
  • Scented
  • Spring flowering
  • Summer flowering

How to care for Syringa 'Red Pixie'

Light:
Full sun; best colour and flowering with plenty of direct light.

Soil:
Fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils but avoid waterlogged ground.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once settled, it copes well with normal rainfall and short dry spells.

Pruning:
Light pruning only if required, carried out immediately after flowering. Avoid heavy pruning.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser; avoid excessive nitrogen.

Notes

Deciduous flowering shrub

Compact, rounded growth habit

Smaller leaves than traditional lilacs

Deep pink buds opening to rosy-pink flowers

Sweet, light lilac fragrance

Flowers in late spring

Good resistance to mildew

Ideal for small gardens and containers

Low maintenance and long lived

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