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nodding lilac

Syringa komarowii subsp. reflexa

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Syringa
Family: Oleaceae
Common Names: pendulous lilac

About this plant

S. komarowii subsp. reflexa is a large shrub to 4m tall with oval leaves, rough to thetouch,up to 20cm long. Long, narrow, drooping panicles of densely-packed purplish-pink flowers that are a whitish colour inside are borne in late May and June

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in most well-drained, fertile, humus-rich alkaline to neutral soils. Thrives in chalky ground and appreciates mulching when planted in full sun. Dislikes strongly acidic soils

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering in early summer

Pests

Generally trouble-free, but may get leaf-mining moths and thrips

Diseases

May be affected by lilac blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years