SYRINGA
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SYRINGA
Commonly known as Lilac
All Flower MAY-JUN
The epitome of the English garden, not just in old vicarages, in thousands of old cottage gardens in May the lilac is in bloom.
Genus of about 20 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia. Tubular flowers are attractive to long-tongued insects.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Cross between S. reflexa and S. villosa -
DeciduousOval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
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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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSlow-growing, dense, rounded form. Exceptionally profuse flowering in large, erect to nodding panicles, 10-16cm (4-6in) long.
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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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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
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Syringa - Growing Guide
