Syringa persica

Persian Lilac

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Common Name: 

Persian Lilac

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

185 cm

Maximum width: 

185 cm

Persian Lilac (Syringa persica) - Description

This is a nice compact dwarf version of Lilac. It features more lance like leaves as opposed to the normal heart shaped leaves of other species of Lilac. It will form very small 2", purple blooms that are pleasantly fragrant. Growing this Lilac in cooler regions will reward the gardener with a very heavy bloom that is especially sweet smelling.

Persian Lilac (Syringa persica) - Blooming

Lilacs are known for their very fragrant and beautiful flowers. Depending on environmental conditions, the bloom time ranges from early spring to early summer. The flowers are borne in clusters.Most Lilacs require cold winters to promote the best set of blooms.

Persian Lilac (Syringa persica) - Growth

Deciduous shrubs and small trees. Can take full sun, but will need light shade in the hottest of climates. Does very well in cold-Winter regions. All species are medium to large shrubs that don't have much appeal when out of bloom.

Persian Lilac (Syringa persica) - Planting

When planting into the ground, dig some lime into the transplantation soil to increase the pH. Sow seeds when ripe or in spring, in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings in early summer. Layer or bud in summer, graft in winter.

Persian Lilac (Syringa persica) - Pest

Frequent pests include caterpillars, borers, and scale insects. Syringa is also prone to powdery mildew, anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot, root know nematode, MLO, leafroll virus, dieback, witches' broom, and wilt.

Persian Lilac (Syringa persica) - Soil and irrigation

Does best with well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. Mulch on a regular basis.

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