Syringa reflexa - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Nodding lilac (Syringa reflexa) is a large, funnel-shaped shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles. They appear in June. The Nodding lilac also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Syringa komarowii var. reflexa.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, cannot be built over, deer-resistant, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Nodding lilacs are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Nodding lilac is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Nodding lilac has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Funnel-shaped.

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).

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 light pink-coloured flowers of Nodding lilac appear in panicles in June. These grow to around 10 - 25 cm tall.

Use
Cut, solitary, ornamental shrub