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SYRINGA tomentella
Commonly known as Lilac
Sweetly scented pale lilac-pink flowers which fade with age in terminal panicals
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DeciduousOval to ovate, dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, downy and lighter green beneath
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubStrongly growing, spreading shrub. Produces flowers in erect, terminal panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
SYRINGA tomentella
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIntroduced to UK by EH Wilson in 1904. Will tolerate hard renovation pruningPests & DiseasesLeaf miners, thrips, lilac blight, honey fungusPlace of originChina
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Flower ShapePanicles
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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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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 flowersSweetly scented
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to alkaline soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Garden Goodies
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.
Only £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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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
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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
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
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