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feathered Persian lilac | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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feathered Persian lilac

Syringa × laciniata Mill.

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Syringa
Family: Oleaceae

About this plant

A spreading shrub to 2m with dark green leaves composed of nine, narrow leaflets. Scented, lilac flowers are produced in sprays up to 10cm long in late spring

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, fertile, humus-rich alkaline to neutral soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or 2; prune lightly

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering in early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to lilac leaf-mining moth, willow scale and thrips

Diseases

May be susceptible to lilac blight and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years