Syringa 'Red Pixie' - 3L Pot

Syringa 'Red Pixie'

A characterful deciduous shrub growing to around 2.5m, with red-tinted heart-shaped green leaves and highly fragrant lilac flower panicles, excellent for scented borders and cottage gardens.

Deciduous

£27.99

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Flowering

APR,MAY

Attracts Wildlife

Bees Beneficial Insects

Ideal For

Borders

Plant Description

Syringa 'Red Pixie' is a versatile shrub, with red flowers in spring and red deciduous foliage. This Lilac is an excellent choice for borders, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It is especially effective in spring, and performs best in a sunny spot.

Syringa 'Red Pixie' is straightforward to look after with routine care and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 4m at maturity, it is best planted towards the back of a border and as a specimen plant with a sunny spot. As a deciduous plant, it brings a fresh flush of new growth each season. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in sandy, loam or chalk soils that remain well drained. It can also be a useful plant for bees and beneficial insects.

Supplied in a 3L pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.

Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.

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