Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
common lilac
The single, rich purple-red flowers of this rare lilac have a distict white edge to each petal, creating a beautiful bi-colour effect. The blooms are highly fragrant and appear in great trusses in late spring when they will fill the air with their sweet scent.
Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' is a much-loved shrub, which can also be formatively pruned and trained to form a small tree.
Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' is a much-loved shrub, which can also be formatively pruned and trained to form a small tree.
How to care for Syringa vulgaris Sensation:
Plant common lilac and its cultivars in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prepare the planting hole with some garden compost, set the plant at the same depth as in the pot, and water well to help it establish. Mulch around the base with 5-7cm (2-3?in) of well-rotted compost or manure each spring to conserve moisture and encourage strong root growth.
Lilacs benefit from occasional pruning: in mid-summer, remove spent flower heads carefully with secateurs to avoid damaging young shoots, and cut out any dead, diseased or crossing branches to maintain an open, healthy framework. For older plants, prune immediately after flowering to shape the plant and promote vigorous new growth for the following year.
Lilacs benefit from occasional pruning: in mid-summer, remove spent flower heads carefully with secateurs to avoid damaging young shoots, and cut out any dead, diseased or crossing branches to maintain an open, healthy framework. For older plants, prune immediately after flowering to shape the plant and promote vigorous new growth for the following year.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
4m
Eventual spread:
4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
3 litre pot
£29.99
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