Lilac plant named ‘Bailbelle’

Abstract

A new and distinct highly ornamental variety of Syringa meyerixSyringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a neat and compact growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of wine-colored buds are formed which open during late spring to display pink blossoms having a spicy fragrance. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape.

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct  Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla  plant having the following combination of characteristics: 
       (a) Exhibits a compact growth habit,  
       (b) Forms attractive trusses of wine-colored buds that mature during late spring into pink blossoms having a spicy fragrance,  
       (c) Exhibits good winter hardiness, and  
       (d) Is well-suited for growing as a distinctive ornamental shrub in the landscape;  
       substantially as illustrated and described.