Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Esther Staley' - C5 / 2-3 branches

Description
The Lilac 'Esther Staley' (Syringa hyacinthiflora) is an upright, loose, large shrub that produces magenta-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Lilac 'Esther Staley' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with humusy, loose, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * attractive bronze, red autumn colouring * heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, deer-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lilac 'Esther Staley' are dark green, ovate and opposite. Lilac 'Esther Staley' turns bright bronze to red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Lilac 'Esther Staley' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lilac 'Esther Staley' is an upright and loosely growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 20 - 45 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Lilacs flower on biennial wood, so the plant should be thinned out after flowering or plants that have become too large should be pruned.

Flower
The magenta-coloured flowers of Lilac 'Esther Staley' appear in panicles from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Use
Cut, solitary