Hybridized by Max Peterson of Ogallala, Nebraska.
{S. meyeri var. meyeri × S. pubescens subs. julianae 'Hers'}
Red Pixie is one seedling selected out of eight germinated from a pod of S. julianae ‘Hers’. The other seven seedlings appeared to be straight ‘Hers’.

It has the appearance of S. meyeri but the flowers are similar to S. julianae. However, ‘Red Pixie’ branches grow more horizontally, like those of ‘Hers’. The leaves are slightly larger than S. meyeri and slightly more pointed.

It matures to about 5 feet high and about 4 feet wide. Some years, the leaves have a reddish tinge along the edge. The blossom is single and similar to S. julianae . It opens ruby red and gradually fades to a light pink.

Past Featured Lilacs:
Syringa vulgaris ‘Frederick Law Olmsted’
Syringa ×chinensis ‘Lilac Sunday’