Syringa Vulgaris 'Sensation' (Common Lilac)

Syringa Vulgaris 'sensation' (Common Lilac)

£19.99

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Rate of Growth: average
Flowering period: May and June
Flowers: purple red and white flowers
Other features: heart shaped, dark green leaves
Hardiness: fully hardy
The single, rich purple-red flowers of this rare lilac have a distict white edge to each petal creating a beautiful bi-colour effect. They are highly fragrant and appear in great trusses in late spring when they will fill the air with their sweet scent. Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, these much-loved shrubs can also be trained to form small trees. Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

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