Product Description
Syringa Lilac Katherine Havemeyer is an old fashioned double flowering Syringa. Also known as Lilac, Katherine Havemeyer is an upright deciduous shrub that will take on a spreading habit as the plant matures. Dense clustered panicles of lavender blues that fade to pinker shades rest over lovely heart shaped light green leaves. It can reach a mature height of up to 2-3m but can withstand vigorous pruning so can be kept to any manageable size to suit your garden. Holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance, stability of colour and form and good resistance to pests and diseases. 40cm bare rooted plant supplied.
Plant Size
Mature Height | 300 cm |
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Mature Spread | 300 cm |
Planting Notes
Planting | Plant with soil firmly surrounding the roots. |
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Soil Type | Humus rich, neutral-acidic soil |
Growing at a glance…
This amazing deciduous shrub is part of the lilac family. It can be pruned lightly once dormant, after flowering in late winter/early spring.Syringa (Lilac Trees) are suitable for planting in well drained, humus rich soil. Will thrive in full sun or light shade.