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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation'
Commonly known as Lilac
Prominent white edging to the reddish-purple flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousHeart-shaped to ovate leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Bicolor -
PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetReddish purple with white edging -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubHeart-shaped, blue-green leaves
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWill tolerate hard renovation pruning
Pests & DiseasesLeaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus -
Flower ShapePaniclesSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Syringa - Growing Guide
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4m (13ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
Useful extras...
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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