Syringa josikaea 'Holger' - 150-175 CM C12

Description
The Ungarischer Flieder 'Holger' (Syringa josikaea) is an upright, oval shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Ungarischer Flieder 'Holger' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * attractive wine-red, bronze-coloured autumn colouring * drought-resistant, wind-resistant, warmth-loving, shade-tolerant, deer-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ungarischer Flieder 'Holger's are dark green, ovate, opposite and ciliate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Ungarischer Flieder 'Holger' is bright wine-red to bronze in autumn.

Spread
Hungary.

Frost hardiness
The Ungarischer Flieder 'Holger' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ungarischer Flieder 'Holger' is an upright and oval growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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
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 white flowers of Ungarischer Flieder 'Holger' appear in panicles from May to June. They grow to around 10 - 20 cm tall and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Cut, solitary, ornamental shrub, butterfly plant