Syringa Hybrid, Dwarf Lilac 'Tinkerbelle'

Syringa

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Syringa (si-RING-gah)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Skokie, Illinois

Lexington, Kentucky

West Friendship, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Belfield, North Dakota

Portland, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Freeland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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| May 2012 | positive

Planted this top graft in 2007 so now 5y old. I love the way this tree deliquesces - doesn't resemble a formal topiary. It has withstood ...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | April 2009 | neutral

This cultivar was created at Harwood, North Dakota by the cross of Syringa meyeri `Palibin` and Syringa microphylla `Superba`.
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West Friendship, MD (Zone 6b) | January 2009 | positive

This dwarf variety has a compact habit without trimming. Blooms profusely and reliably without any attention. Much better choice than th...Read More

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