Syringa josikaea 'Louise' - 40-50 CM C4

Description
The Hungarian lilac (Syringa josikaea) is an upright, broad, large shrub that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Hungarian lilac 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 4 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant, wind-resistant, warmth-loving, shade-tolerant, cannot be planted over, deer-resistant, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hungarian lilacs are dark green, ovate, opposite, ciliate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Hungarian lilac is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Hungary.

Frost hardiness
The Hungarian lilac has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad.

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 ground 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 purple flowers of Hungarian lilac appear in panicles from May to June. They grow to around 10 - 20 cm tall and are strongly scented.

Use
Cut, solitary, ornamental shrub