Syringa Congo

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Congo Lilac, French Lilac Congo, Japanese Lilac Tree, Syringa Congo, Syringa v Congo, Cyringa vulgaris Congo Lilac, Congo Lilac Tree, Congo Red Lilac, Congo Lilac Bush

Syringa Congo, commonly known as Congo Lilac or the Japanese Lilac Tree, is grown for its showy flowers from late spring through summer. During this time, purple buds open to reveal clusters of fragrant, single, purple-blue flowers. The foliage comprises dark green, heart-shaped leaves and develops yellow tones in autumn before falling, and grows to about 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Syringa Congo is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in cottage gardens, or used as a flowering hedge.

Syringa Congo is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.50 m
Spread:	2.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Congo Lilac, French Lilac Congo, Japanese Lilac Tree, Syringa Congo, Syringa v Congo, Cyringa vulgaris Congo Lilac, Congo Lilac Tree, Congo Red Lilac, Congo Lilac Bush

Syringa Congo Details

Syringa Congo, commonly known as Congo Lilac or the Japanese Lilac Tree, is grown for its showy flowers from late spring through summer. During this time, purple buds open to reveal clusters of fragrant, single, purple-blue flowers. These are absolutely stunning and are also great for attracting butterflies. The foliage comprises dark green, heart-shaped leaves and develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows upright with a somewhat loose habit to about 2.5 m tall and the same wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this plant is achieved when grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of light shade, short periods of dry, frost, and cool climates. Syringa Congo is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in cottage gardens, or used as a flowering hedge.