Syringa Vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' (Common Lilac)

£16.99

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Rate of Growth: average
Flowering period: May and June
Flowers: lavender blue
Other features: heart shaped, dark green leaves
Hardiness: fully hardy
Dense clusters of wonderfully scented, double, lavender blue flowers from purple buds in May and June and heart shaped, mid green leaves. This pretty, spreading lilac makes an excellent backdrop for a sunny, mixed or shrub border. Mulch each year in early spring and avoid pruning young plants, except to remove unproductive or diseased wood. 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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