Ludwig Spaeth Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth'
Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah vul-GAIR-iss
SKU #07190
| Description | Beautiful, heavily fragrant, dark purple, single blooms come late in spring, extending the lilac season! An outstanding selection useful in mixed shrub borders or in mass plantings with other lilacs. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Design Ideas | A lovely, late-blooming lilac for the border or as a specimen shrub. Plant in full sun, and enjoy the spring perfume as is wafts across the garden. It is excellent mixed with other shrubs and small trees. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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Dickinson, ND 58601
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