Lilac
Latin Name : Syringa vulgaris
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Often thought of as a tree, Lilac is actually a shrub – having naturally multiple stems. An impressive show of flower appears in April/May, but it does require some space. Great scent from the flowers.
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Syringa vulgaris showing the ‘Common’ lilac colour in the flowers.
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An image which illustrates the leaf shape of Syringa. It’s not unlike the leaf of a Poplar Tree, so watch out when purchasing in the Summer time …
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This lilac is called ‘Sensation’, and shows that Lilac shrubs don’t have to have Lilac flowers …
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… they can also have white ones. This is ‘Madame Lemoine’.