Little Lady™ Lilac
Syringa x 'Jeflady'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Little Lady™ Lilac
Plant Highlights
Little Lady™ Lilac highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 2-7
The fantastic scent and petite size of Little Lady™ Lilac (Syringa x 'Jeflady') is a beautiful, space-saver that fits perfectly among urban-sized lots and small courtyard gardens! Container gardeners rejoice! The lack of size is more than made up by the incredible heady fragrance and spring display! In spring, dark pink buds pop open into lilac-pink flowers that cluster in large panicles all over the shrub.
Lovely cut flowers and amazing at calling droves of pollinators, this pint-sized shrub has bright green foliage. The lush foliage looks amazing all growing season! Finishing the year with a red flush of fall color! Growing only 4-5 feet tall and wide, these delightful shrubs readily tuck into any sized garden!
This Little Lady™ has upright growth is rounded, tidy, and very easy-care! Incredibly cold-hardy, this flowering ornamental shrub survives winters down to USDA growing zone 2 through 7. Often passed by deer unless desperate, you'll have no shortage of pollinators, wildlife or hummingbirds once these lovely blossoms open!
Planting and Application:
Create fragrant drifts en masse of showy spring color, rows or informal hedges and barriers along your property edges for gorgeous privacy and definition that both you and your neighbors will love! Pollinators will be buzzing around these blooms and this strong fragrance is as welcome to the pollinator garden as it is in cutting gardens! Perennial beds are dressed up by the backdrop of beautiful green leaves, and cottage gardens benefit from this classic beauty.
Sized perfectly for foundation plantings, your view out of your windows will not be blocked, and these are wonderful in large planters around the patio! Add fragrance near seating and meditation gardens and sunny back decks. Add to protected planters around a terrace, lovely containers by your front door to welcome you home, or as tidy accents throughout any garden bed or border!
- Dark-Pink Buds Open to Lilac-Pink Stars on Large Panicles
- Fragrant Flowers & Heady Scent
- Bright Green Foliage
- Great Cut Flowers & Red Fall Color
- Fantastic Upright & Rounded Shrub - Smaller Space-Saving Size
- Fantastic Hedge & Foundation Planting
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Little Lady™ Lilac does need full sun for the most blooms and best growth. Plant in any kind of well-drained soil that is enriched with organic material. Tolerant of clay soil and acidic sites, Lilacs are garden standards that are highly adaptable! New shrubs need regular moisture but these are quite drought tolerant once established, and only require moderate moisture afterward. Add a three-inch layer of mulch over the root system, then, pull it away from the stems directly to provide proper air circulation. Use fertilizer for flowering shrubs according to the directions and avoid high nitrogen Lawn fertilizers which will reduce flowering./p>
Prune after the blooms are done, and don't wait too long. These bloom on old wood, so trim promptly to avoid removing next year's flowers. Give these superior shrubs a place of honor in your landscape. You'll love them for a very long time, with proper care.
- Full Sun
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune Only Immediately After Flowering
- Incredibly Cold Hardy & Drought Tolerant Once Established
For everything you love about Lilacs in a smaller package, Little Lady™ Lilac has them all wrapped up into one! Order your own dainty shrub from NatureHills.com today!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Little Lady™ Lilac get?
Little Lady™ Lilac can reach a mature height of 4-5 feet tall and wide in optimal conditions.
Is the Little Lady™ Lilac any good?
The Little Lady™ Lilac is a fantastic small-sized compact shrub with lovely lavender-pink blooms and that carry a heady yet classic Lilac scent.
How do you take care of a Little Lady™ Lilac?
Provide your Lilac with full sun and well-drained enriched soil that has a good layer of mulch over the soil surface. Water moderately yet consistently and fertilize with a blooming plant fertilizer at least once a year. Prune only immediately after the first flowers have faded.
Is Little Lady™ Lilac fragrant?
Little Lady™ Lilac carries the distinctive heady Lilac family scent!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Little Lady™ Lilac for sale here at NatureHills.com!
