A deciduous shrub, to around 2.5m high in ten years, with an upright to spreading habit and heart-shaped, slightly glossy green leaves. Dense, upright clusters of fragrant, lilac-pink flowers with white edges are produced in late spring and early summer
1.5-2.5 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Thrives in well-drained, fertile, humus-rich alkaline to neutral soils. Will tolerate some light shade but flowering is best in full sun. Mulch well in spring
Propagate by softwood cuttings or by layering in early summer, by grafting in winter or by chip budding in midsummer
Minimal pruning required, trim immediately after flowering if necessary (see pruning group 1)
May be susceptible to lilac leaf-mining moth, thrips and willow scale insects
May be susceptible to lilac blight, honey fungus, phytophthora, powdery mildews and bacterial canker