About
A compact, deciduous shrub, with mid-green leaves. Clusters of small pure white highly scented flowers are produced in the spring.
About the genus
Syringa can be deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple, entire or rarely pinnate leaves and conical panicles of small, very fragrant, 4-lobed tubular flowers in late spring or early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Clay, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus rich, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Mulch regularly. Dead head newly planted lilacs before fruit forms.
PruningPruning group 1, little or no pruning required
PropagationPropagate by soft wood cuttings or layering in early summer. Graft in winter or bud in midsummer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible leaf miners, thrips and willow scale
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to lilac blight, honey fungus, phytophthora, powdery mildews and bacterial canker (Pseudomonas Syringae)