Overview
Syringa vulgaris 'Bacio di Amore' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Syringa, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Syringa vulgaris 'Bacio di Amore' 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, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family, Oleaceae. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, it is widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe and North America.
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 'Bacio di Amore' 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 'Bacio di Amore'
- 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 'Bacio di Amore'?
Syringa vulgaris 'Bacio di Amore' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Syringa vulgaris 'Bacio di Amore' need?
Syringa vulgaris 'Bacio di Amore' 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 'Bacio di Amore' hardy in the UK?
Syringa vulgaris 'Bacio di Amore' 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 'Bacio di Amore'?
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
