An old favorite hybrid with panicles of fragrant double light purple flowers in May/June. Upright, multi-stemmed habit, very hardy, tends to sucker, ideal for screening. Dark green heart shaped leaves provide backdrop for flowers. Plant in full sun for best flower production. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Botanical Name- Syringa vulgaris ‘Michel Buchner’ Pronunciation- sy-RING-guh vul-GAIR-iss Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Lilac purple Bloom Time- May – June Companion Plants- Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ – airy pink, extended bloom Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C6 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering; water deeply in dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) after flowering in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be aerated for healthy root development. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Lilac borer, powdery mildew
