Syringa chinensis 'Saugeana' - P9

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, heat-loving

Growth habit
Rouen lilac 'Saugeana' is upright, loose and overhanging in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Lilacs flower on biennial wood, so the plant should be thinned out after flowering or plants that have become too large should be pruned.

Flower
The magenta-coloured flowers appear in panicles from May to June. They grow to around 15 - 30 cm tall and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Cut, solitary