Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spath' - 150-200cm, 20lt

Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' is an upright, spreading, deciduous shrub with round, half-open habit, attractive, heart-shaped, dark green leaves, and beautiful, very fragrant, single, deep wine-red flowers growing in long, slender panicles and blooming in late spring and summer. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' grows best in fertile, humus-rich, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and best flowering occurs in full sun, but it tolerates partial shade. It needs good air-circulation. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. It is very resistant to frost and can withstand wind. Low maintenance, doesn’t require regular pruning. Lilac 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth', with its stunning, long-blooming flowers and lovely foliage, is one of the best purple lilacs. It is perfect as a specimen or accent plant in cottage, urban and coastal gardens. Great for shrub borders, flowering hedges and foundational plantings. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.