Syringa
Lilac
- Height × spread
- 1.2m – 5.2m × 1m – 5m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally all year, largest selection in Spring & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
A garden classic for centuries, a wonderful flowering tree with distinctive perfume and colour. Covered in large conical purple, pink or white flower heads in late spring and summer, it attracts pollinators too. In a range of sizes (1-5m), making it perfect for all gardens. Plant as a standalone specimen or at the back of a border, to enjoy lovely colour and scent for many months.
- Flower colour
- Blue, Lavender, Lilac, Mauve, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Beige, Brown
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Bell, Cube, Dome, Fan, Round
- Height
- 1.2m – 5.2m
- Spread
- 1m – 5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Hedge, Screening, Structural, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Butterfly attraction, Bird attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Spring-Autumn · Planting
Pinch out growing tips
On young plants pinch out foliage tips to encourage a pleasant and bushy growth habit.
Found in
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Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Korean lilac, Meyer lilac
Syringa pubescens subsp. microphylla 'Superba'
Hairy lilac, Daphne lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spath'
Common lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'
Common lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'
Common lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose'
Common lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
Common lilac
Syringa 'Red Pixie'
Lilac