Syringa x persica
Persian lilac
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous shrub to 2.5m tall but spreading wider. It has deep green leaves which are more attractive than common Lilac's through the summer. In summer it has masses of very sweetly scented, pale mauve flowers
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushyClumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-7
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenCut flowersFlower borders and beds