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lilac 'Edward J. Gardner' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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lilac 'Edward J. Gardner'

Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner' (d)

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Syringa
Family: Oleaceae

About this plant

A deciduous shrub which slowly grows to approx 3m tall and wide. It has green heart-shaped leaves and in late spring/early summer, has many clusters of double pale-pink flowers which are very sweet-smelling

Growing Information

Height

4-8 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

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in good light, in moist but well-drained soil. It likes neutral to alkaline soil and thrives in chalky ground.

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or can tolerate hard pruning if needed

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

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years