SYRINGA x hyacinthiflora 'Sweetheart'
SYRINGA x hyacinthiflora 'Sweetheart'
Conical panicles of soft pink flowers opening from darker pink buds
£20.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Resistant to deer. syn Syringa vulgaris 'Sweetheart' -
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus. scale insects, leaf miners. -
Deciduous
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink, darker in bud -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Panicles
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Height
2.5–4 metres -
Spread
2.5–4 metres
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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 soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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