Syringa microphylla Superba
£40.00
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notes
This deciduous shrub, Syringa microphylla superba, makes a charming and low maintenance addition to a cottage or informal garden. The compact bush, with its heart-shaped foliage, produces multiple pink blooms held in loose panicles, which are pretty and highly scented. This lilac is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 10L
- Height and Spread: 1.5-2.5m (4ft 9in - 8ft) x 1.5-2.5m (4ft 9in - 8ft) after 10-20 years
Delivery
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Features
notes
This deciduous shrub, Syringa microphylla superba, makes a charming and low maintenance addition to a cottage or informal garden. The compact bush, with its heart-shaped foliage, produces multiple pink blooms held in loose panicles, which are pretty and highly scented. This lilac is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Insights
Lilacs hail from Asia and Southeast Europe. They were extremely fashionable in the late 19th century and featured in many Edwardian gardens.
Details
Flowers: From May - June the shrub is covered in a mass of long-tubed, lobed flowers, which will be followed, (if deadheaded), irregularly, by more flowers until October
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun
- Hardy
Care
Apply mulch to the shrub in early spring. Carefully remove any spent flowers to encourage more flowering.
Scent
Highly scented flowers
Glossary