Syringa vulgaris - Mrs Edward Harding' (Lilac)

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Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	Purple Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Syringa vulgaris Description

This deciduous shrub - much loved for its hardiness and ability to produce masses of Lilac red flowers throughout early summer, all being heavily scented. This hardy and easy to grow large shrub is great for back of border / informal screen 3m X 2.5m.

Syringa vulgaris - 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.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Syringa vulgaris:

All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
Ideal for fast growing screening
Tolerates cold exposed locations
Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Syringa vulgaris

Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Syringa vulgaris:

Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

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Common Missspellings: Siringa, Siringer, Syringer