Syringa vulgaris 'Elsdancer' Tiny Dancer ™
Remarkable heat tolerance in a compact lilac.
| Size | 4-5′ tall by 3-4′ wide |
| USDA hardiness Zones | 4-8 |
| Sun / Shade | full sun to part shade |
| Soil | average garden soil |
| Moisture | moist, but well drained |
| Disease and Pests | none known |
| Landscape use | foundations, cutting gardens, wildlife gardens, borders, foundations, small urban gardens |
| Market appeal / Uniqueness | Large, intensely fragrant lavender pink blooms on a compact, mildew resistant plant. |
| Propagation Methods | vegetative cuttings |
| Date of Introduction | 2011 |
| Bloom Time | May-June |
Angela’s Garden Notes:
In the fragrance of Tiny Dancer™ past meets future with a memorable scent. Too long considered a leggy plant for old-fashioned gardens, this lilac has a compact form, making it ideal anywhere hard-working, independent plants are needed. In addition to the cold-hardiness expected from a lilac, Tiny Dancer™ boasts remarkable heat tolerance, growing and blooming where few lilacs have gone before. Even in Zone 8, violet-purple buds open into lavender flowers, ranking it among the dogwoods and azaleas as a benchmark of spring. Large panicles measure 4 to 5 inches, and the large florets make each cluster appear luxuriously full. Foliage and flowers are in perfect scale, one complementing the other. You know the feeling when everything is right about a plant. It exudes quality. That is our Tiny Dancer, and we are happy to bring it to you, one of the best new plants for today’s garden.