Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 9.00 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Cafe Now Closed for Winter
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
  • or use plant finder
  • SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation' SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation' SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation' SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation' SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation' ACER palmatum 'Inazuma' and SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Inazuma' and SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    >

    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Sensation'

    Commonly known as Lilac

     AWARD
    Prominent white edging to the reddish-purple flowers
     
    Plant Details
    • Flowering
      local_florist
      Jan
      local_florist
      Feb
      local_florist
      Mar
      local_florist
      Apr
      local_florist
      May
      local_florist
      Jun
      local_florist
      Jul
      local_florist
      Aug
      local_florist
      Sep
      local_florist
      Oct
      local_florist
      Nov
      local_florist
      Dec
    • Good to know
      Will tolerate hard renovation pruning
    • Pests & Diseases
      Leaf miners, thrips, willow scale, lilac blight, honey fungus
    • Deciduous
      Heart-shaped to ovate leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Bicolor
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Reddish purple with white edging
    • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
    • Panicles
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Heart-shaped, blue-green leaves
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
      Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
      Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Customers Also Bought
    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'

    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'

    Lilac
    Available from £33.00
    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Charles Joly'

    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Charles Joly'

    Lilac
    Available from £33.00
    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Primrose'

    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Primrose'

    Lilac
    Available from £33.00
    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'

    SYRINGA vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'

    Lilac
    Available from £33.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Garden Goodies
    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.
    Stick in Slate labels (6 pack)
    £10.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    arrow_drop_up