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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Madame Antoine Buchner'
Commonly known as Lilac
Deep red buds opening to pale pink double flowers with strong sweet fragrance
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DeciduousHeart-shaped to oval leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub
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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)
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Full sun
SYRINGA vulgaris 'Madame Antoine Buchner'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowDeadhead newly planted lilacs before fruit forms. Will tolerate hard renovation pruningPests & DiseasesLeaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungusPlace of originEastern Europe
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Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showingPaniclesSlender panicles
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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 marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning 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 well drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Syringa - Growing Guide
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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
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
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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.
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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