Little Lady™ Lilac

Name: Little Lady™ Lilac
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
SKU: 22111
Price: 68.45 USD
Availability: InStock

Syringa x 'Jeflady'

Nature Hills Nursery

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Plant Size

#3 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Give this lilac at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure the best bloom production and dense growth. While it can survive in partial shade, you will likely see leggy branches and significantly fewer flowers.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter, avoiding areas where water pools after rain. If you are dealing with heavy clay soil, mix in compost or create a raised mound to improve drainage and prevent root rot.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the first growing season to help the roots establish deep into the ground. Once established, this shrub is moderately drought tolerant, though deeply watering during dry spells in summer will prevent the leaves from shriveling and ensure energy is stored for next year's blooms.

Pruning Tips

Since Little Lady™ blooms on old wood, the only time to prune is immediately after the flowers fade in late spring or early summer. Snip off the spent flower heads to tidy up the plant and cut back any dead or crossing branches to maintain air circulation. Pruning too late in the season will remove the buds that are setting for next year's display.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a layer of compost around the base of the plant in early spring before new growth begins to emerge. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the growing season, as this pushes soft new growth that will not harden off in time for winter and reduces flower production.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee

Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

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!

Botanical Name

Syringa x 'Jeflady'
Class
- Magnoliopsida
Species

x
Cultivar

Jeflady
Growing Zones

2-7
Height

4-5 ft
Width

4-5 ft
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Purple
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Red
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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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!