Syringa protolaciniata - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lilac (Syringa protolaciniata) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces lilac-coloured flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear in May. The Lilac also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres. The Lilac makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Syringa afghanica.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * cut flower * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lilac are dark green, egg-shaped. Lilac turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Lilac has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lilac is a bushy and wide-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant 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
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 appear in May. These are strongly scented.

Use
Pruning, solitary, container, ornamental shrub, hedge