Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'

Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'

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£25.00

(Lilac) A handsome large, deciduous shrub with clusters of lovely scented, deep purple flowers with a white edge to the petal in late spring and early summer.

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3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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Click & Collect: free

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A handsome shrub, Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' has clusters of lovely deep purple flowers with a white edge to the petal in late spring. The flowers are sweetly scented and make this plant a vibrant, attractive addition to a flowering border. Spectacular flowering shrub.

Position: Full sun or light, dapped shade.
Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: April - May.
Flower Colour: Purple and white
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Tall multi-stemmed shrub.
- Height: 3 m (10 ft)
- Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)

Notes: To encourage flowering in the following year, prune out the current faded flower panicles immediately after flowering.

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Scented, Flowers in Summer

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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