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SYRINGA meyeri 'Palibin'
Commonly known as Korean lilac

Slow growing compact variety with panicles of pink-mauve flowers in profusion from an early age
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin (China) -
DeciduousLeaves 1-3cm (half inch to 1.5in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink mauve -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded, slow-growing shrub. Produces flowers in dense panicles to 10cm (4in) long.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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