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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'
Commonly known as Lilac
Double white
Bush
(UK Delivery Only)
£33.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Will tolerate hard renovation pruning -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Eastern Europe. -
DeciduousHeart-shaped to ovate leaves to 10cm (4in)
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White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall Shruba compact, spreading shrub
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Syringa - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations