Syringa vulgaris

Syringa vulgaris: Classic Lilac Fragrance in the Spring Garden

Common lilac carries scented single flowers in lavender-to-white tones above a substantial leafy framework. Dark green leaves later take on bronze or burgundy fall colour around an upright oval crown.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 3-4 m
• Spread: 175-200 cm
• Flower Colour: Lavender, Purple
• Flowering Period: April to May
• Foliage: Blue / Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Average to Dry Soil; Well-Drained Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it in a roomy flowering hedge within reach of a path.

Care Instructions: Prune after bloom and thin old crowded stems to improve airflow.