Description
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' half-standard 90 cm stem height C10 | Meyer lilac
Meyer lilac half standard is Syringa meyeri 'Palibin', a deciduous shrub trained to grow as a half standard. Its compact, rounded crown sits above a clear stem, giving it a raised silhouette that stands apart from a shrub-form lilac. Green leaves provide a leafy backdrop for the fragrant flowers, which range from light purple to lilac. At maturity, this plant reaches about 150 cm in height; no mature width is supplied. The raised crown makes it a considered choice for a small garden, where its form can be seen clearly, and it can also bring a focal point to a border or container. Meyer lilac is also known as dwarf Korean lilac. To explore other plants in the same genus, see Syringa.
Key features of Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin')
- Fragrant spring flowers: This free-flowering lilac produces light purple to lilac flowers in May and June. Their fragrance adds interest during the flowering period.
- Half-standard form: A compact, rounded crown is carried above a clear stem. This raised structure gives the plant a distinct outline and separates its crown from the ground-level growth of a shrub-form lilac.
- Foliage, position and soil: The leaves are green, and the plant grows compactly. Choose a sunny or partly shaded position and well-drained, humus-rich soil that is slightly moist. Good drainage is important.
Uses of Meyer lilac half standard in the garden
- As a specimen: The raised crown gives this half-standard lilac a clear silhouette when used as a specimen. Its compact form and fragrant, light purple to lilac flowers make it a distinct feature in the garden, especially in May and June.
- In a border or container: The product data lists this plant for use in a border or container as well as as a specimen. In each setting, the crown held above a clear stem gives the planting a raised point of interest. It is listed as suitable for small gardens, without a specific space requirement.
- Hardiness: The supplied hardiness information is -40°C and USDA zones 3–7. This gives a simple indication of its stated cold hardiness, although conditions can vary between UK gardens.
The fragrant spring flowers and compact, raised crown give Meyer lilac half standard a distinctive presence as a specimen, in a border or in a container. For related options, browse purple-flowering shrubs.
