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Scented Lilac Trio Collection – Syringa Shrub Set

Add a burst of colour and captivating scent to your garden with the Scented Lilac Trio Collection. This set features three hardy Syringa varieties, each known for their lush clusters of fragrant flowers and vigorous growth. These classic deciduous shrubs thrive in UK gardens, delivering reliable late spring blooms and strong performance year after year.

• Botanical Profile: Syringa species produce upright panicles of small, tubular flowers in vivid shades of purple and pink. Mature plants reach 2–4m, making them ideal as specimen shrubs or informal hedges.
• Seasonal Interest: Expect an impressive flush of blooms in late spring, followed by fresh green foliage throughout summer.
• Biodiversity Boost: Lilacs attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, plus songbirds and other beneficial insects.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Plant in autumn or early spring while dormant for best results.
• Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.5–7.5). Avoid waterlogged ground.
• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun; at least 6 hours of sunlight daily encourages abundant flowering.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; once established, lilacs are drought-tolerant.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (RHS H6/H7); withstands frost and cold winters.
• Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering—remove spent flower heads and thin out old wood to promote strong new shoots.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if soil is poor; avoid high-nitrogen feeds which can reduce blooming.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Cottage Gardens: Pair with peonies, roses, or delphiniums for a traditional look.
• Screens & Hedging: Use as a fragrant privacy screen along boundaries or patios.
• Pots & Borders: Compact enough for large containers; ideal for mixed borders with perennials that enjoy similar conditions.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant lilacs?
  The best time is autumn or early spring while the plant is dormant and before new growth starts.
• How tall will these lilacs grow?
  Mature height typically ranges from 2–4 metres depending on variety and conditions.
• Do lilacs require much maintenance?
  Lilacs are low-maintenance once established—prune after flowering and provide good sunlight for best blooms.