Syringa villosa
Late Lilac
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Late Lilac (Syringa villosa) - Description
This Northern China native is an extremely hardy version of Lilac. Syringa villosa will bloom prolifically in late spring to early summer with large fragrant, pink panicles up to 8" long. The colder the better for this Lilac as it will reward colder region gardeners with extremely robust and fragrant blooms! This Lilac gets very large, and can even be trained into a very nice looking tree form.
Late Lilac (Syringa villosa) - 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.
Late Lilac (Syringa villosa) - 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.
Late Lilac (Syringa villosa) - 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.
Late Lilac (Syringa villosa) - 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.
Late Lilac (Syringa villosa) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. Mulch on a regular basis.
