Syringa microphylla 'Red Pixie'

The 'Red Pixie' Lilac appreciates being planted in full sun, in a soil that remains fairly cool, well drained. It tolerates any type of soil, but prefers slightly calcareous soils and fears frankly acidic soils. It will grow well in semi-shaded exposure, but flowering will be reduced. Easy to grow, it only requires mulching in the summer in a dry climate, to maintain a certain humidity. Water it in the first few years in case of marked drought. You can prune the flowering branches to make beautiful bouquets, or at the end of flowering to encourage the appearance of new flowers and avoid tiring the bush. Avoid severe pruning that limits the flowering of the following spring, unless your Syringa becomes too large.