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    SYRINGA emodii 'Aureovariegata'

    Commonly known as Himalayan lilac

    Attractive yellow leaves with green centres are the key feature of this Himalayan lilac. Flowers pale lilac in bud fading to white in long panicles
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    2 to 3 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available again from June 2025
    £40.00 each 
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    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Leaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Afghanistan, Himalayas.
    • Deciduous
      Elliptic-oblong leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Pale lilac
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, upright shrub with stout shoots. Produces flowers in large, upright panicles to 15cm (6in) long.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Unpleasant scent
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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