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Feathered Persian lilac
Syringa Persica Laciniata
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Syringa Persica Laciniata or Feathered Persian lilac is a vigorous little shrub, uncommon in our gardens and quite rare in nurseries, which comes to us from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its originality lies in its very finely cut foliage (it is also sometimes called lilac with parsley leaves) and...
Description
Height at maturity
1 - 1,50 m
Wingspan at maturity
1,50 - 2 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
April - May
Hardiness
-29°C
Origin
Afghanistan - Pakistan
Feathered Persian lilac 'Laciniata' – Syringa persica 'Laciniata'
(deciduous ornamental shrub with fragrant spring bloom)
Origins and characteristics
Native to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Syringa persica 'Laciniata' belongs to the Oleaceae family. This rare lilac is distinguished by its light, finely cut foliage and its early, fragrant flowering.
Description and features
Adult height : 1 to 1.50 metres.
Adult spread : 1.50 to 2 metres.
Habit : Bushy, spreading, wider than tall.
Foliage : Deciduous; small, deeply incised dark green leaves, highly ornamental.
Flowering period : April to May.
Flowers : Clusters of lavender-mauve flowers, intense fragrance, abundant bloom.
Fruits : Discreet capsules at the end of the season.
Hardiness : Excellent, down to –29 °C.
Exposure and soil
Exposure : Full sun or very light partial shade.
Soil : Ordinary, well-drained, tolerates calcareous soils.
Tolerance : Good drought resistance once established.
Planting
Period : Autumn or spring.
Preparation : Light, not too rich soil to encourage flowering.
Spacing : 1.20 to 1.50 metres between plants.
Watering
At planting : Regular watering to ensure establishment.
At maturity : Low needs; water only during severe drought.
Pruning
When? : After flowering, in June.
Advice : Remove faded flowers; thin the centre of the shrub if necessary to maintain a harmonious shape.
Propagation
Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Garden uses
Locations : As a specimen on lawn, shrub borders, low informal hedges, large containers.
Recommended plant associations
Shrubs :
Philadelphus for continued fragrance after lilac.
Spiraea japonica for contrasting foliage colours.
Deutzia gracilis to accompany white spring blooms.
Disease protection
Sensitivities : Quite robust; watch for powdery mildew in humid climates.
Prevention : Good air circulation, avoid excess moisture.
Tips for good development
Plant in full sun for optimal flowering, water moderately during the first year, mulch in summer to limit evaporation, prune regularly after flowering to maintain a compact shape, avoid overly rich fertilisers that promote foliage at the expense of flowers.
Features
- Common name : Feathered Persian lilac - Cutleaf lilac
- Family : Oleaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1,50 - 2 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : purple
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - flowering hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Growth : Fast
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : thrips - aphid - phytopte - leafminer
- Possible diseases : fire blight - mildew
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