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SYRINGA prestoniae 'Minuet'
Commonly known as Lilac
A compact and mounded but highly floriferous variety with pink buds opening to paler pink
£27.50 each
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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)
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Syringa - Growing Guide
