Lilac Lilac flowers
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Lilac
Syringa Vulgaris 'Oliver De Serris'
Lilac flowers
Spring flowering shrub
Shrubs like this one are quite magnificent and make wonderful specimen plants that attract the eye and make a centerpiece for your garden
This shrub is called a deciduous shrub. It will lose all its leaves in winter. Deciduous shrubs often turn different colours in autumn just before losing their leaves. A sure sign that winter is around the corner. It's hard to believe that
The shrub is considered hardy but this is a relative term and the degree of hardiness depends upon severity of climate. Seek specific advice if you live in a severe winter area
When fully grown this shrub will reach a height of about 6 feet and spread over an area of about 4 feet
Shrubs of this kind prefer soils with a pH of more than 7 to be seen at their best. Add lime to correct soil conditions for these shrubs (soil is then referred to as alkaline)
If you want to prune this shrub confine your efforts to pinching the tips from the growth experienced
Grow the shrub for beautiful flowers