Syringa microphylla 'Superba' - 125-150 CM RB BUSH

Description
The Lilac 'Superba' (Syringa microphylla) is a bushy, dense small shrub that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. With the right care, the Lilac 'Superba' will flower again in October. The Lilac 'Superba' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lilac 'Superba's are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 1 - 4 cm in size.

Spread
North China.

Frost hardiness
The Lilac 'Superba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lilac 'Superba' is a bushy and densely growing small shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 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 pink-coloured flowers of the Lilac 'Superba' appear in panicles from May to June. They are strongly scented. With the right care, re-flowering in October.

Use
Pruning, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture