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Syringa vulgaris Prince Wolkonsky - Common Lilac

Syringa vulgaris Prince Wolkonsky
Common Lilac, Lilac

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The bush has recovered well and it should flower next year.

Raymond C., 18/05/2020

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Deciduous bush displaying numerous clusters of double and fragrant pink-violet flowers during spring. Its flowers will be ideal for bouquet arrangements.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
7 m
Spread at maturity
7 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Syringa 'Prince Wolkonski', also known as Common Lilac, is a deciduous bush that displays numerous clusters of double, fragrant pink-violet flowers during spring. Its flowers are ideal for making bouquets.

Syringa 'Prince Wolkonski' is a bush with a rounded habit, reaching a height and spread of 4 to 7 m (13.12 to 22.96 ft). Its heart-shaped leaves, of medium green colour, appear in spring and are of a light green shade. From April to May, a 10 cm (3.9 in) paniculate flowering reveals itself. Its reddish-purple flower buds will open to reveal double and fragrant pink-violet flowers.

Easy to grow, the Common Lilac 'Prince Wolkonski' thrives in well-drained, dry to moist soils. Native to Southeast Europe, it has good hardiness (-15°C (5°F)). Plant it alone, in flowerbeds, or as a hedge paired with Forsythias, Viburnums, or Cotinus. It prefers a sunny site but can also tolerate partial shade.

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Syringa vulgaris Prince Wolkonsky - Common Lilac (Flowering) Flowering
Syringa vulgaris Prince Wolkonsky - Common Lilac (Foliage) Foliage
Syringa vulgaris Prince Wolkonsky - Common Lilac (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 7 m
Spread at maturity 7 m
Habit upright, columnar
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, floral
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Syringa

Species

vulgaris

Cultivar

Prince Wolkonsky

Family

Oleaceae

Other common names

Common Lilac, Lilac

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Lilac appreciates full sun, in a soil that remains fairly moist and well-drained. It can tolerate any soil type, but prefers slightly alkaline soils and is sensitive to strongly acidic soils. It will grow well in partially shaded areas, but flowering will be reduced. Easy to grow, it only requires mulching in dry climates during the summer to retain some moisture. Water it during the first few years in case of significant drought. You can cut flowering stems to make beautiful bouquets, or remove faded blooms to encourage the appearance of new flowers and avoid exhausting the bush. Avoid severe pruning that will limit flowering the following spring, unless your Syringa is becoming too large.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut 1/3 of the branches on mature plants to maintain a compact habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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