All Ornamental Shrubs * | Syringa Vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer | 3L Pot

Wonderfully Scented Double Flowers. Position: Full Sun Soil: Fertile, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained, Neutral To Alkaline Soil Rate Of Growth: Average Flowering Period: May To June Hardiness: Fully Hardy Dense Clusters Of Fragrant, Double, Dark Purple-Red Flowers In May And June And Heart-Shaped, Dark Green Leaves. This Dramatic, Dark Purple Lilac Makes An Excellent Backdrop For A Sunny Mixed Or Shrub Border. The Plant Copes Well With Alkaline Soils, An Important Factor When Planting Ground Recently Cleared Of Builders’ Rubble. Garden Care: In Mid-Summer Remove The Faded Flower Heads Carefully Using Secateurs To Avoid Damaging The Young Shoots. Apply A Generous 5-7Cm (2-3In) Mulch Of Well-Rotted Garden Compost Or Manure Around The Base Of The Plant In Early Spring.