Lilac Seed

Syringa vulgaris

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Lilac makes a vigorous, deciduous, suckering shrub. Its scented light purple flowers are borne in dense panicles in late spring with the seeds ripening in August. It makes a pleasant informal hedge or a multi-stemmed tree. Moderately hard pruning after  flowering can keep the plant in check.

Earn up to 8 Points.

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Description

Syringa vulgaris

Common name: Common Lilac.

Native: South-eastern Europe.

Provenance: Germany

Size and spread (10 years): 2m x 2m

Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 16 weeks stratification treatment.

Seeds / kg:  c. 160,700;  89% germinable

Ideal sowing period: Spring

Soil conditions: Most well drained soils.

Planting instructions:

Mature height: 5m x 4.5m

Additional information

Weight 10.00 g
Size

Mini Seed Pack (approx 30 seed), Seed Pack (approx 800 seeds)

Genus

Syringa

Family

Oleaceae

Flowering Month

June, July

Colour

purple

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

shrub

Evergreen

deciduous

Interest

flowers, scented

Wildlife

yes

Requires

sun