38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Syringa x chinensis
Chinese Lilac, Rouen Lilac
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
2.5 - 3.5 m
Mature width:
2 - 3 m
A graceful, large deciduous shrub with a loose, arching, elegant habit. Features fine, pointed, mid-green leaves. In late spring, it is completely smothered in masses of large, arching panicles of intensely fragrant, rosy-lilac flowers.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Moist, fertile, well-drained neutral-to-alkaline soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the densest form and heaviest floral show.
Flower
Massive, arching, fragrant rosy-lilac flower panicles in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Syringa x chinensis is a large, deciduous shrub producing clusters of fragrant, lilac-coloured flowers.
• Plant in full sun for optimal flowering.
• Prune immediately after flowering; remove old, woody stems to encourage new blooms.
• Prefers well-draining, fertile, neutral-to-alkaline soil.
• Very hardy to cold and frost.
Common Uses for
Syringa x chinensis
01
Fragrant Boundary Hedge
Forms a beautiful, sweet-smelling, informal floral privacy screen along garden boundaries.
02
Spring Floral Focal
Commands absolute attention with its massive, showy, fragrant purple-lilac blossom sprays.
03
Country Garden Specimen
Brings an elegant, nostalgic, heritage feel to traditional country cottage gardens.
04
Cut Flower Display
Provides generous, high-end, intensely fragrant floral stems for indoor spring bouquets.
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We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
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August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only