Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Scentara Double Blue' - 50-60 CM C4.5

Description
The Hyazinthen-Flieder 'Scentara® Double Blue' (Syringa hyacinthiflora) is an upright, compact shrub that produces lavender-blue flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Hyazinthen-Flieder 'Scentara® Double Blue' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with humusy, loose, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.6 m and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 m.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * strongly scented flowers * attractive bronze autumn colouring * heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, deer-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hyazinthen-Flieder 'Scentara® Double Blue' are dark green, ovate and opposite. Hyazinthen-Flieder 'Scentara® Double Blue' turns bright bronze in autumn.

Spread
France.

Frost hardiness
The Hyazinthen-Flieder 'Scentara® Double Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hyazinthen-Flieder 'Scentara® Double Blue' is an upright and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.4 - 1.6 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.2 m wide.

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 lavender-blue, double flowers of the Hyazinthen-Flieder 'Scentara® Double Blue' appear in panicles from April to May. They are strongly scented.

Use
Hedge, solitary