Overview
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Syringa, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' 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 x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Syringa genus, known for its bushy habit and simple, entire leaves. Like other lilacs, it produces conical clusters of small, highly aromatic, 4-lobed tubular flowers in late spring or early summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and suitable for cottage gardens, city courtyards, coastal areas, and flower borders.
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 x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' 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 x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night'
- 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 x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night'?
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' need?
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' 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 x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' hardy in the UK?
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night' 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 x hyacinthiflora 'Dark Night'?
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
