Syringa - Lilac Trees
One of the most fragrant of all plants lilacs flower from mid spring to early summer and grow well in many areas of the UK.
The traditional lilac is a ' lilac' colour, however they do come in white, mauve and purple to blue forms as well.
Lilacs will reach around 2 - 3m in height and need a little space to so that they can 'show off' when in flower.
Most modern cultivars are grafted , so make sure that any growth below the graft is removed.
Although commonly grown as a bush, lilacs can also be grown as standards, and make a wonderful feature when grown in this manner. These plants are 'top grafted' so plants will require support as the weight of the head will increase over time. Many nurseries offer a range of species and cultivars for sale in the UK
Lilac Tree Varieties
Syringa or Lilac Tree species and cultivars such as Syringa madame lemoine including Syringa vulgaris, meyeri palibin, sensation, mycrophylla, red pixi and other cultivars for sale in the UK.
Regarded as a hardy tree Syringa are a deciduous tree that produce masses of fragrant flowers ( see picture right) from mid to late spring. Syringa reticulata or Japanese Lilac, can also be used as a small street tree in the UK.
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a wonderful cultivar with flowers that are more 'pink than the species, well worth a place in the garden.
Most modern cultivars are grafted , so make sure that any growth below the graft is removed.
Although commonly grown as a bush, lilacs can also be grown as standards, and make a wonderful feature when grown in this manner. These plants are 'top grafted' so plants will require support as the weight of the head will increase over time.
Care and growing conditions
Syringa vulgaris or 'Common Lilac' is fairly easy to grow in the UK. A position in full sun and a well drained humus rich soil is all that is really required. Like all Lilacs prune to keep under control.
Lilac Trees and Plants are available for sale from the following nurseries and growers
THE GOBBETT NURSERY - Contact Gordon and Chris Link
Farlow, NR Kidderminster, Worcs, DY14 8TD
Includes: Syringa josiflexa, syringa v
ulgaris, syringa prestoniae, syringa dwarf varieties, syringa species and hybrids, syringa hyacinthiflora.
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