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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 - Click to close
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Good to know
Introduced to UK by EH Wilson in 1904. Will tolerate hard renovation pruning -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf miners, thrips, lilac blight, honey fungus -
Place of origin
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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 pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink -
Panicles
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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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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubStrongly growing, spreading shrub. Produces flowers in erect, terminal panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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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 - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowersSweetly scented
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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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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
2.5m (8ft)
