Syringea Vulgaris (Lilac) 2 Litre Potted Garden Shrub Plant

Product Description

Syringa Vulgaris, or Lilac, blooms have compact clusters of highly fragrant violet blooms set on sturdy stems. Ideal for informal hedging or as a stand alone plant to give texture to garden borders & planting schemes. These beautiful flowers are also perfect for fresh cut arrangements as they boast lovely deep green heart shaped leaves. This easy to grow, very hardy garden shrub/small tree is a great addition to any garden, creating that cottage garden feel with its abundance of large extremely scented lilac flowers. Position Will grow almost anywhere sun or partial shade, can be grown in large pots, or at the back of a border as a bush or feature small tree. It can also be used as a highly scented flowering hedge. Skill level Easy to grow Hardiness Very hardy garden plant Soil type Any well drained garden soil Flowering Time Late spring (May-June) Flower colour Light violet to lilac Foliage Mid to dark green heart shaped leaves Height 3-4m (9-12ft) can be contained by pruning. Spread 1-2m (3-6ft) can be contained by pruning. After Care Requires no regular aftercare, can be pruned directly after flowering to maintain shape & size Feed With general fertilizer & mulch of garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring Watering Water well after planting & throughout the first growing season Wildlife Bees & butterflies will love the nectar rich flower, good nest sites for small birds. Ideal for hanging bird feeders Plant type (Perennial Deciduous Shrub) This means, it’s a woody garden plant that will flower for many years & will drop its leaves in winter. Supplied As a 2 Litre Potted Plant