Syringa Katherine Havemeyer Plant

Grows with a relatively loose habit up to 8 10 ft. Grown for its scented pink flowers in spring this large shrub or small tree is widely cultivated and has been naturalized in parts of europe and north america.

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Syringa katherine havemeyer plant

Syringa vulgaris lilac or common lilac is a species of flowering plant in the olive family oleaceae native to the balkan peninsula where it grows on rocky hills. Syringa vulgaris katherine havemeyer lilac recipient of the prestigious award of garden merit of the royal horticultural society. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about syringa common lilac french lilac syringa vulgaris katherine havemeyer supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database.

The foliage is large and heart shaped which adds a nice touch against the large blooms. Strong and long lived this popular shrub is easily grown in a normal garden soil and full sun. It is not regarded as an aggressive species found in the wild in widely scattered sites usually in the vicinity of past or present human habitations.

Genus syringa can be deciduous shrubs or trees with simple entire or rarely pinnate leaves. Flowers are expected to bloom around may. This lilac shrub is lightly scented.

A full sun lover this plant is easily grown in fertile humus rich alkaline to. Mulch each year in early spring and avoid pruning young plants except to remove unproductive or diseased wood. One of the more fragrant lilac varieties katherine havemeyer emits wonderful aromas throughout spring and summer.

Dense clusters of wonderfully scented double lavender blue flowers from purple buds in may and june and heart shaped mid green leaves. Use it as a specimen plant in a border foundation planting or in a perennial bed as a structural counterpoint to spring bloomers. Details katherine havemeyer is an upright medium sized deciduous shrub becoming spreading.

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