Syringa pubescens - 'Superba' (Lilac)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Syringa pubescens cultivation notes: Lilac will flourish in any reasonable soil (even chalk) in full or part sun. It is very hardy, requiring little pruning. Cut back to 1m to rejuvenate old bushes. Plant in autumn / spring, remove flowers for 1st year.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Scented blossom; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Design & Plant Use for Syringa pubescens:
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting

Common Missspellings: Siringa, Siringer, Syringer

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Syringa pubescens - 'Superba' (Lilac)
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