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Name	Syringa (Lilac)
Price	Available on Request
Colours	mauve, white, cream, pale yellow, pink, magenta, wine red.
Size	Height: 1.5m-7m / 5ft-22ft Spread: 1.2m-7m / 4ft-22ft
Aspect	Must have full sun.
Care	Grow in fertile soil, which has been enriched with well rotted manure. Soil should be neutral-alkaline not acidic. Deadhead young Lilacs, as this will prevent them from wasting energy on producing unnecessary seed heads.. In late Winter/early Spring, prune out any crossing/misshapen branches. Syringa vulgaris and its cultivars can be renovated by a harsh pruning.
Uses	-Use large varieties at the back of a large bed/border -small varieties are ideal for small beds/borders -Cottage/informal gardens -Scented gardens -Underplant with bulbs
Description	This deciduous shrub is grown for its delightful late-Spring/Summer flowers which transmit an exquisite fragrance. Some varieties grow large, and should be positioned at the back of a border, however, others, such as Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' are slow growing, small varieties, ideal for small gardens. Fully hardy (although late frost may damage new growth).