& Syringa x chinensis Saugeana 9cm Pot x 1

From late spring you will see this shrub covered in dainty mauve-purple blooms which have a sweet and spicy perfume. Perfect for the back of mixed borders, these also make lovely cut flowers for summer bouquets. Quick to grow, can be pruned to maintain a more compact habit. Grow lilac plants in rich fertile, well drained, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. Dwarf Lilac plants may be grown in containers if preferred using a loam based compost such as John Innes No.3. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Prune lilac bushes in winter or spring by removing any damaged, diseased or misplaced stems before lightly shaping the remaining stems.After pruning, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the shrub. Product Specifications: Hardy Shrub Position: borders Height: Up to 300cm (118in) when fully established Spread: Up to 250cm (98in) when fully established Supplied as Lilac ‘Saugeana’ (Chinese Lilac) 9cm pot x 1 Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Commonly known as Chinese Lilac, this eye catching Syringa hybrid is a cross between Persica and Vulgaris, the fragrant panicles of these flowers are nectar rich for pollinators From late spring the stunning hardy shrub is free-flowering and covered in dainty mauve-purple blooms with a sweet and spicy perfume, enough to cut a few stems and enjoy floral fragranced bouquets in your home Quick to grow, can be pruned to maintain a more compact habit, perfect for cottage garden border, large patio pots or container growing as a specimen plant, for scented gardens, wildlife garden, cottage gardens Supplied as Lilac ‘Saugeana’ (Chinese Lilac) 9cm pot x 1 Specifications: Model Number: KB0631