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Syringa persica

Syringa persica, Persian Lilac, Persian Lilac Shrub, Persian Lilac Plant, Syringa x persica, Syringa x persica L

Syringa persica, commonly known as Persian Lilac, is grown for its showy and fragrant flowers in late spring. The blooms are a soft pink colour and are great for attracting butterflies. The foliage comprises dark green, heart-shaped leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows to about 2 m tall and the same wide. Syringa persica is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in cottage gardens, or grown as a flowering hedge.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Living areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSyringa persica, Persian Lilac, Persian Lilac Shrub, Persian Lilac Plant, Syringa x persica, Syringa x persica L

Syringa persica Details

Syringa persica, commonly known as Persian Lilac, is grown for its showy and fragrant flowers in late spring. The blooms are a soft pink colour and are great for attracting butterflies. The foliage comprises dark green, heart-shaped leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows upright with a somewhat loose habit to about 2 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is 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 persica is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in cottage gardens, or grown as a flowering hedge.

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