LILAC

Clarks Giant

Syringa x hyacinthiflora Clarkes Giant

DESCRIPTION:

A deciduous medium to tall shrub with large spikes of lavender-blue, single sweetly scented flowers in spring.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

3 metres x 2 metres

SHAPE:

Upright rounded shrub

FOLIAGE:

FLOWERS:

Large spikes of single lavender-blue, sweetly scented flowers in Spring.

COMMENTS:

Plant in full sun. Prune after flowering. Annual mulching and fertilizer in autumn recommended, with summer watering required.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union approximately 5 to 10cm BELOW the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune to shape if necessary.