Lilac. A bushy shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant rose-pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers May to June. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Syringa microphylla ‘Superba’
A bushy shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant rose-pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Syringa |
|---|---|
| Species | microphylla |
| Varietry | 'Superba' |
| Common Name | Lilac |
| Flower Colour | Lavender, Pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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