Syringa vulgaris 'Belle de Nancy' flowers

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Syringa vulgaris 'Belle de Nancy' Tree

French Lilac Trees

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Mid-green heart shaped leaves in spring and summer

Flowers Pink double flowers

Soil Prefers moist-well-drained sites

Description

Syringa vulgaris 'Belle de Nancy' is an attractive French Lilac with highly fragrant, double flowers that are particularly attractive to butterflies and bees. The upright panicles appear as pink-mauve buds in spring and blossom into lilac-pink petals, fading to a blueish hue in summer. For the best flower display, prune it immediately after flowering. The blossoms can also be cut for flower arranging.

The mid-green foliage is heart-shaped and Syringa vulgaris 'Belle de Nancy' is often planted for screening or as a feature tree. 'Belle de Nancy' is a well established and popular French Lilac tree, bred at the famous Lemoine Nursery near Nancy, France.

This upright Lilac has a final height and spread of 3 x 2 metres in 20 years, so is perfect as a small garden tree or upright shrub. For the best result, plant Syringa vulgaris 'Belle de Nancy' in moist but well-drained soil, in a sunny location. This Lilac variety is tolerant of clay, loam and sand based soils.

AKA Belle de Nancy Lilac, Syringa Belle de Nancy, French Lilac

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.

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