Index : Ornamental Trees & Shrubs : Ornamental Shrubs : LILAC, DOUBLE WHITE Syringa vulgaris Madame Lemoine

An elegant, hardy shrub which will make a colourful informal hedge, or can be grown as a specimen shrub or small tree. Large clusters of deliciously scented flowers in May and June, which are attractive to butterflies. Lilacs should be grown in fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil, and they are particularly suited to soils with a chalky nature. Very popular old variety with double flowers, creamy-yellow in bud opening pure white. HEDGE Trim back after flowering if necessary. For hedges 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m). Plant 3ft (90cm) apart. SHRUB 20ft x 12ft (6m x 3.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft (6m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+  Br Grafted  1.5-2ft 40-60cm £7.99 £7.49 Br Grafted = Bare rooted, grafted plant.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.