• Multiple seasons of interest
• Scented, purple flowers
• Low-maintenance
• Attractive to butterflies
• Great for beds, borders and hedges
Description
The Syringa vulgaris Amethyst' is a stunning, upright, ornamental shrub producing a abundance offragrant blooms in vibrant purple.
This beautiful Lilac is a wonderful addition to your garden, attracting bees, birds and butterflies. Small to medium-sized with large, attractive heart-shaped, dark green leaves from spring until autumn.
Planting Position
This Lilac is a low-maintenance addition, suitable for beds, borders and hedges and can be used for informal, cottage and coastal gardens. The Syringa vulgaris 'Amethyst' will do well in sheltered areas, prefers full sun to partial shade and needs moist but well-drained or well-drained soil.
Care and Maintenance
The Syringa vulgaris 'Amethyst' requires little maintenance. In mid-summer, prune immediately after flowering to remove faded flowers before the seeds set. This will increase bloom production the following year.
Size
After ten years, the tree can reach a 4m height with a 4m spread.
Syringa vulgaris 'Amethyst' | Lilac
Height (10-20yrs): 4m
Spread (10-20yrs): 4m
Growth rate: medium
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Foliage: deciduous
Foliage colour: dark green
Flowers: deep purple
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Habit: upright
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Flower colour: wine-red
Season: late spring
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Soil Type: loam, chalk, sand, clay
Soil Moisture: moist but well-drained or well-drained soil
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
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Sun: full sun to partial shade
Exposure: sheltered areas
Hardiness: hardy
