Syringa in cultivars 60-80 cm.

Syringa in cultivars

Classic lilacs for late spring display, Syringa cultivars are deciduous and renowned for their richly scented flower panicles in May and June. Best in full sun but tolerant of light shade, they prefer fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils and are generally chalk-tolerant. Ideal as specimen shrubs or informal screening, they offer reliable hardiness and moderate growth, with colour and height varying by cultivar; flowers are excellent for cutting and are attractive to pollinators.

Position: Full sun (best); light shade tolerated Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline; chalk-tolerant Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:chalky
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
leafcolour:green
flowering:may
flowering:june
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:cottage-garden
wildlife:attractive-to-pollinators
fragrance:all-scented