Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'

common Lilac

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
• Rate of Growth: average
• Flowering period: May and June
• Flowers: lavender blue
• Other features: heart shaped, dark green leaves
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Dense clusters of wonderfully scented, double, lavender blue flowers from purple buds in May and June and heart shaped, mid green leaves. This pretty, spreading lilac makes an excellent backdrop for a sunny, mixed or shrub border. Mulch each year in early spring and avoid pruning young plants, except to remove unproductive or diseased wood.
  
  
• Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

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