Syringa vulgaris lilac flower - lilac (Forest honeycomb) 10-15cm

Genus of 30 species of deciduous shrubs or small trees with often fragrant flowers that bloom in spring Syringa vulgaris is a deciduous shrub with a compact and bushy shape up to 3-4 m tall. It has light green heart-shaped leaves up to 8 cm long. In spring, numerous very fragrant lilac-colored flowers bloom, gathered in panicle inflorescences up to 10 cm long.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to all types of soil as long as it is fresh and well-drained. It prefers sunny or partial shade exposures. They can be used to create informal hedges or as single plants. They do not require drastic pruning which compromises their flowering. The only practices to be carried out consist in the removal of withered inflorescences and rejuvenation pruning on old plants.

Botanical Information

Botanical name Syringa vulgaris Family Oleaceae