Description
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.
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 : Full sun or very light partial shade.
Soil : Ordinary, well-drained, tolerates calcareous soils.
Tolerance : Good drought resistance once established.
Period : Autumn or spring.
Preparation : Light, not too rich soil to encourage flowering.
Spacing : 1.20 to 1.50 metres between plants.
At planting : Regular watering to ensure establishment.
At maturity : Low needs; water only during severe drought.
When? : After flowering, in June.
Advice : Remove faded flowers; thin the centre of the shrub if necessary to maintain a harmonious shape.
Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Locations : As a specimen on lawn, shrub borders, low informal hedges, large containers.
Shrubs :
Philadelphus for continued fragrance after lilac.
Spiraea japonica for contrasting foliage colours.
Deutzia gracilis to accompany white spring blooms.
Sensitivities : Quite robust; watch for powdery mildew in humid climates.
Prevention : Good air circulation, avoid excess moisture.
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.
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