- Botanical name: Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
- Common name: Korean lilac
- Family: Oleaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Korean lilac, Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ bears masses of panicles of fragrant, purple-pink flowers from late spring to early summer, contrasting with oval, dark green leaves. It’s ideal for growing in a sunny ornamental border. Compact and slow growing it’s suitable for smaller gardens or even growing in pots.
Grow Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Remove spent flowers and mulch annually in spring with well-rotted compost or manure.
How to grow Syringa 'Palibin'
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
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Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Syringa 'Palibin' and wildlife
Syringa 'Palibin' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Syringa 'Palibin' poisonous?
Syringa 'Palibin' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People