Syringa meyeri 'Little Rosie' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Lilac 'Little Rosie' (Syringa meyeri) is a bushy, compact small shrub that produces dark pink flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to July. The Lilac 'Little Rosie' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lilac 'Little Rosie's are dark green, ovate, wavy.

Frost hardiness
The Lilac 'Little Rosie' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lilac 'Little Rosie' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Lilac 'Little Rosie' sets beautiful accents together with: Mother-of-pearl bush, Philadelphus.

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Lilacs flower on biennial wood, so the plant should be thinned out after flowering or plants that have grown too large should be pruned.

Flower
The dark pink flowers of the Lilac 'Little Rosie' appear in panicles from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture