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Syringa Vulgaris - Lilac
Type
Shrub, Deciduous
Size
Large Border (1 to 3m height)
Form
Rounded - Bush
Colours
Medium green Foliage, Purple Flowers (Summer)
Care
Some maintenance required
Hardiness
Very hardy
Growth
Fast growing
This deciduous shrub - much loved for its hardiness and ability to produce masses of purple 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.
Cultivation tips:
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.
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