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Syringia vulgaris 'Sensation'
Tall bushy shrub with bright green rounded leaves on strong erect stems. In spring the branches are tipped with large clusters of fragrant purplish red flowers edged with white flowers. Very hardy to cold and will grow in sun or semi-shade.
Genus
Syringia
Species
vulgaris
Cultivar
'Sensation'
Common name
Lilac
Family name
Oleaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants