SYRINGA prestoniae 'Minuet'

Commonly known as Lilac

A compact and mounded but highly floriferous variety with pink buds opening to paler pink
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Oval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Slow-growing, dense, rounded form. Exceptionally profuse flowering in large, erect to nodding panicles, 10-16cm (4-6in) long.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun

SYRINGA prestoniae 'Minuet'

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Leaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Cross between S. reflexa and S. villosa
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to alkaline soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Syringa - Growing Guide
3m (10ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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