Korean lilac

Korean lilac Care

Syringa meyeri

What is the plant

Sweet-scented, lilac, stunning, easy-to-grow, and low-maintenance — you can’t make a mistake when bringing Korean lilac to your garden.

Syringa meyeri, known as Meyer lilac or Korean lilac, is a deciduous shrub of medium size that produces tiny purple blooms. Its leaves have a velvety texture and are bright green. Korean lilacs boast a rounder shape than other lilac varieties and make a splendid floral display when totally covered in blooms.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

min 3a

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Since Korean lilacs are quite drought-resistant, watering them once in two weeks should suffice. If the weather is extremely dry, water your plants once or twice a week. If the shrub is in a container, regular watering is key.
Pruning
You may prune Korean lilacs in late spring or early summer. The most important point is not to trim branches that grew the year before because they will produce more blooms. Damaged branches should be removed, while healthy branches should be cut back no more than one-third of their overall length.
Fertilizer
Korean lilacs only need a slow-release fertilizer a couple of weeks after being planted. Other than that, no additional nutrients are needed.

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Sunlight
Full sun is perfect for Korean lilac in zones 3-7 as it stimulates its blooms. It will benefit from afternoon shade if grown in hotter climates; prefer full sun when planted in zones 3–7.
Soil
Well-draining soil is a must for Korean lilacs, whereas the pH level should be average.
Propagation
Korean lilac can be propagated with cuttings or planted from seed. The best time for planting is either late fall or, even better, early spring, when there is no frost. If you want to propagate Korean lilac through cuttings, cut 4-6 inches (10-15cm) of new growth and remove all the leaves except for two or three at the top. Roots will grow from the nodes

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Temperature
This plant grows well in USDA Hardiness zones 3-7. If grown in another zone, it will require either shade and more water or overwintering.
Container
If you decide to grow Korean lilacs in a pot, you should opt for a dwarf variety called ‘Palibin’. It grows well if the container is large and has drainage holes and a pot saucer.
Fun fact
Syringa meyeri blooms twice a year — in late spring and late summer. Its blooming period lasts for about two weeks.