{"product_id":"pinktini-lilac","title":"Pinktini Lilac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Soft-Pink Blooms on an Easy, Tidy Lilac\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinktini Lilac (\u003cem\u003eSyringa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pinktini') brings the classic, intoxicating lilac fragrance in a softer color and a more compact, well-shaped form. Clusters of soft pink flowers cover the upright shrub in late spring, perfuming the whole garden and drawing butterflies. Tough, cold-hardy, and deer-resistant, it's a beautiful, low-fuss choice for borders, screens, and entryways in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinktini Lilac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyringa 'Pinktini'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 ft. tall, 4–5 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours for best bloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft pink, intensely fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — lilacs love Minnesota winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant borders and screens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you'll catch the scent — near patios, walks, and windows. Space 4–5 feet apart for an informal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies love the blooms, and the flowers are wonderful in a spring vase. Pair with peonies, catmint, and salvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Lilacs are very forgiving but appreciate good drainage and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Pinktini Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Space 4–5 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Pinktini Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite drought-tolerant — water during extended dry spells. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — lilacs are among the toughest shrubs for cold climates, needing winter chill to bloom well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it full sun and prune right after flowering (lilacs bloom on old wood). Avoid late-summer pruning, which removes next year's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse lilacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fragrant is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery — it has the classic, sweet lilac perfume in a soft pink form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Lady Lilac (Syringa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact pink lilac for smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A double white-blush heirloom lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony (Paeonia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant spring companion for the lilac season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54314389471537,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54314389504305,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/pinktini-lilac.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/pinktini-lilac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}