Overview
Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Syringa, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal and flower borders and beds.
About
Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Syringa, known for its simple, entire leaves and highly aromatic conical clusters of small, 4-lobed tubular flowers in late spring or early summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained or well-drained alkaline to neutral soils. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard settings, coastal areas, and flower borders. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings, layering, or grafting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Syringa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained,Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings,Layering in early summer,Grafting in winter
- Pest resistance
- Lilac leaf-mining moth,Willow scale,Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Lilac blight,Honey fungus,Phytophthora,Powdery mildews,Bacterial canker
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche'?
Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' need?
Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' hardy in the UK?
Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Syringa vulgaris 'Avalanche'?
Softwood cuttings,Layering in early summer,Grafting in winter.
More in the Syringa genus
- Syringa 'Betsy Ross'lilac 'Betsy Ross'
- Syringa emodiHimalayan lilac
- Syringa josikaea 'Oden'
- Syringa komarowii subsp. komarowii
- Syringa oblata subsp. oblata 'Alba'
- Syringa oblata subsp. oblata 'Frank Meyer'
- Syringa pekinensis 'Gimborn's China Pearl'
- Syringa reticulataJapanese tree lilac
