Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' Lilac flowers

Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' Lilac tree

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Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' Tree

Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SVK.B.12.1
Price: 60.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Purple Lilac Trees

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Dark green, heart-shaped leaves that are deciduous

Flowers Lavender-blue double flowers in spring & summer

Soil Prefers moist-well-drained sites, suits most soil types

Description

A lovely lilac tree with pale purple through to lavender-blue double flowers in May-June that give off a delicious scent attracting bees and butterflies. The dark green, heart shaped foliage makes a lovely foil for its flowers and other plants. One of the more fragrant Lilac varieties, Katherine Havemeyer emits wonderful aromas throughout spring and summer.

Grown on well-drained soil in sun this attractive small garden tree or large shrub will grow to 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years. Tolerant of alkaline soils this purple lilac tree is a wonderful choice for a nature or sensory garden. Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA Purple lilac shrub, Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer, Katherine Haveymayer

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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