Syringa x chinensis
Rouen lilac
Flower Color
Description
A bushy deciduous shrub or small tree, up to 4m high, with arching stems and oval-shaped, deep green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant, lilac-purple flowers to 15cm long are produced in late spring
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-13
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantArchitecturalCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsHedging and screensWall side borders