Overview
Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' is a bushy, clump forming deciduous shrub in the genus Syringa, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 6.0 m tall and 4 m wide. Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, banks and slopes and cut flowers. It is native to Balkan Peninsula.
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.
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About the genus
Syringa is a genus of 12 currently recognized species of flowering woody plants in the olive family called lilacs. They are native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia, and widely and commonly cultivated in temperate areas elsewhere.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Syringa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Deciduous shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 6.0 m
- Spread
- 4 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers
- Native to
- Balkan Peninsula
- Fragrance
- Fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Lilac leaf-mining moth, Privet Thrips, Pigeon damage
- Disease resistance
- Lilac blight, Honey fungus, Phytophthora, Powdery mildews, Bacterial canker
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman'?
Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' need?
Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' grow?
Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' reaches a height of 6.0 m and a spread of 4 m.
Is Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' hardy in the UK?
Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman'?
Softwood cuttings in summer.
