Overview
Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' is a bushy, clump forming shrub in the genus Syringa, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging, borders and specimen plant. It is native to China.
About
Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' is a cultivar of the Meyer lilac, a shrub in the Syringa genus known for its fragrant flowers. Native to China, this lilac thrives in well-drained, moist soil with a neutral to alkaline pH and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered locations. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and tolerates urban conditions, making it suitable for hedging, borders, or as a specimen plant. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages growth.
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About the genus
Syringa is a genus of 12 currently recognized species of flowering woody plants in the olive family called lilacs. They are native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia, and widely and commonly cultivated in temperate areas elsewhere.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Syringa
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- hedging, borders, specimen plant
- Native to
- China
- Fragrance
- fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates urban conditions.
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth.
- Propagation
- softwood cuttings, grafting
- Pest resistance
- Lilac leaf-mining moth, Privet Thrips, Pigeon damage
- Disease resistance
- Lilac blight, Honey fungus, Phytophthora, Powdery mildews, Bacterial canker
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin'?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates urban conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin'?
Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' need?
Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth.
Is Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' hardy in the UK?
Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Syringa meyeri 'Pallibin'?
Softwood cuttings, grafting.
