Syringa reflexa - 80-100 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
Nodding lilac is a large, funnel-shaped shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 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 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 light pink flowers of Nodding lilac appear in panicles in June. These grow to around 10 - 25 cm tall.

Use
Cut, solitary, ornamental shrub