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late lilac

Syringa villosa

Fragrant

Genus: Syringa
Family: Oleaceae

About this plant

An upright deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 3m. It has large green leaves and large, long flowers in early summer - after the common Lilacs. The showy flowers are light purple-pink and highly fragrant

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 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 Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in good light, in moist but well-drained soil. It is not as tolerant of dry soil as common Lilacs. Early flower buds may get damaged by a late frost.

Pruning

Pruning group 2 as it flowers on the previous year' growth

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to lilac leaf-mining moth, privet thrips; and also to pigeon damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to lilac blight, honey fungus, Phytophthora and Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years