Syringa vulgaris "Mazais Princis"
According to the observations of the "Vidzemes ceriņi" nursery, the height is only 1.70 m during 17 years. SI group. White lilac with simple flowers fully corresponds to the name invented by the breeder.
The variety was separated from the P. Upītis lilac hybrid fund in 1989 and registered in VAAD in 2004.
The main valuable feature is the shape and small height of the compact shrub. There are very few of them in the world. It is a very valuable variety.
Flower buds are greenish-white; flowers are white, simple, large, and aromatic. Inflorescences are large, forming 1-2 pairs of medium-dense panicles. There are relatively few green leaves.
It blooms moderately early, abundantly and regularly. It is desirable to cut out the flowering inflorescences and maintain the shape of the bush by cutting out small twigs. It gives a perfect silhouette.
It is especially recommended in small gardens, graveyards near monuments; ideal if you create a hedge against the background of another higher tree (spruce) or wooden fence.
It blooms from late May to mid-June.