Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Description
Deciduous Lilac shrub or small tree with intensely fragrant flower panicles in spring.
Taxonomy
Family
Oleaceae
Genus
Syringa
Cultivars
28
Alice Eastwood
aka Lilac Beautiful buds of claret purple open to bright cyclamen pink, double blooms in mid spring. The clusters of flowers are beautifully formed and fragrant. Nice to pick. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Red / Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Belle de Nancy
aka Lilac Large stunning panicles of double bloom open to soft cyclamen pink in October and waft their fragrance through the air. Picks well so bring some inside to enjoy. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Pink / Purple. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Charles Joly
Charles Joly is rich lilac-pink composed of single, very fragrant flowers forming a dense, erect panicle. Lilac flowers are very fragrant and open for 3-4 weeks. Pruning can be made immediately after flowering if required. Nice for picking. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Clarkes Giant
aka Lilac Tight rosy pink buds open to reveal racemes of pretty single lilac blooms. The name tells you that the racemes are very long and will fill your garden with delicious perfume in spring. Plant in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Lavender / Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Condorcet
aka Lilac Large panicles of double lavender blooms will fill your spring garden with delicious fragrance so plant where you can make the most of it. Lilacs like sun or dappled shade, deeply worked soil and a side dressing of Lime annually. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Deciduous. Flower colour: Lavender. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Congo
aka Lilac Commonly known as Lilac but there is nothing common about this lovely spring flowering lilac. Delicious panicles of deep mauve single blooms with a reddish hue and a delightful fragrance. Happy in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Lavender / Red. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Edward Andrea
aka Lilac Edward Andre Lilac features showy panicles of fragrant lavender flowers with powder blue overtones rising above the foliage in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive cherry red flower buds. Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit. Very hardy, ideal for screening, full sun and well-drained soil. Deciduous Flower colour: Purple / Blue. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Ester Stanley
aka Lilac Lilac. Tight red buds open to reveal panicles of large soft rose pink single flowers. Very generous with bloom that will fill your spring garden with a rich fragrance. Happy in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Pink / Red. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

General Pershing
aka Lilac Distinctive double flowers of lovely purple-violet drip deliciously in long panicles during spring. Very fragrant and lovely to bring indoors. Really a bit too pretty to be named after a General! Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Purple / Purple. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Josiflexa Bellicent
aka Lilac Large stunning panicles of soft pink, fragrant flowers in late Spring and waft their fragrance through the air. Picks well so bring some inside to enjoy. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Pink / Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Katherine Havemeyer
aka Lilac Very attractive lavender-purple blooms that fade nicely to lilac-pink as they age. Strongly perfumed compact panicles. Place where you can make the most of the perfume in spring. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Flower colour: Lavender / Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Marechal Foch
aka Lilac This selection of the popular Lilac tree has bright carmine rose, single flowers that are borne in broad open panicles during October. They have a mild fragrance and are lovely to pick. Plant in sun or shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Meyeri Pallidan
aka Lilac A dwarf, spreading lilac with reddish-purple buds opening to pale lilac fragrant flowers. Blooms profusely mid-season and first flowers at an early age. Use in shrub border with evergreen background or plant in groups to form a low hedge. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: Pink / Purple. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Mme Florent Stepman
aka Lilac Single white flowers are presented in the form of large, dense panicles during October. An old fashioned favourite, this cultivar is an excellent for picking and is highly fragrant. Plant in sun to light shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Mme Le Moine
aka Lilac Sensational double, pure white flowers are presented in the form of large, dense panicles during October. An old fashioned favourite, this cultivar is an excellent for picking and is highly fragrant. Plant in sun to light shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Olivier De Serres
aka Lilac Tight rosy pink buds open to reveal racemes of pretty double lilac blue florets. The medium length racemes will fill your garden with delicious perfume in spring. Plant in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous. Flower colour: Lavender / Purple. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Pats Lilac
Gorgeous single lilac flowers abound on this large shrub. The clusters of flowers are beautifully formed and fragrant. Nice to pick. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Persica Alba
aka White Persian Lilac White persian lilac, pure, delightful, fragrant and harmonious. Delicious panicles of white single blooms. Plant in sun to light shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous.

Primrose
aka Lilac A fantastic, popular large shrub or small garden tree Primrose Lilac produces masses of strongly scented creamy yellow flowers. Mid to dark green, heart-shaped foliage makes an appealing foil for the large flowers in spring and summer, which attract all kinds of wildlife such as bees and butterflies. Flower colour: Cream / Yellow. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Princess Clementine
aka Lilac Rich cream buds open to panicles of delicious, double white flowers with a rich heady fragrance. The flowers appear in spring. Plant in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually and do any pruning immediately after flowering. Deciduous. Flower colour: White / Cream. Habit: Shrub Tall. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.