Syringa laciniata - 30-40 CM C10

Description
The Feathered persian lilac (Syringa x laciniata) is a bushy, upright garden plant that produces lilac-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear in June. The Feathered persian lilac also has pinnate, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with humusy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Syringa x persica 'Laciniata'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Feathered persian lilac are dark green, pinnate. Feathered persian lilac turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Cultivar.

Frost hardiness
The Feathered persian lilac has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Feathered persian lilac is bushy and upright in habit. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers of Feathered persian lilac appear in panicles in June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Cut, solitary

Root
Syringa x laciniata is a deep-rooting plant.