SYRINGA vulgaris 'Michel Buchner'
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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Michel Buchner'
Commonly known as Lilac
Double mauve
Bush
£33.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 -
DeciduousHeart-shaped to ovate leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve coloured -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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PaniclesLarge panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubOvate, mid-green leaves
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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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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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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Syringa - Growing Guide
