SYRINGA vulgaris 'Primrose'
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SYRINGA vulgaris 'Primrose'
Commonly known as Lilac
Single pale yellow
Bush
£33.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Will tolerate hard renovation pruning -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus -
DeciduousHeart-shaped to ovate leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Yellow
Pale yellow -
Panicles
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsFlower numbers increase as plant matures
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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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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3.5m (12ft)
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Tall ShrubHeart-shaped, slightly bluish-green leaves
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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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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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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3.5m (12ft)
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Syringa - Growing Guide
