Syringa patens 'Violet Uprising'

Hardy Shrub

£39.99

Stunning flowering shrub with large, fragrant, violet trusses

Compact with strong, upright branches

Resilient variety perfect for narrower spaces or floral hedging

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With its strongly erect branches carrying extra-large flowers, Syringa patens 'Violet Uprising' makes an impressive display in narrow spaces or planted as a floral hedge. The added bonus of fabulous fragrance and rich autumn colour means this lilac really earns its place in the garden.

In early summer, Syringa patens 'Violet Uprising' explodes into large, upright panicles of violet flowers. Each impressive panicle is around a foot long (30cm) and carries a sweet perfume, luring bees and butterflies to its extra-sized blooms that cover the shrub so densely you can barely see the foliage peeping through. Harvest some of the flowers for cutting and pop them into a vase, letting the gorgeous scent drift through your house. When flowering has finished, Syringa patens 'Violet Uprising' offers a further surprise – as nights cool in autumn the foliage turns to rich purple tones, adding valuable interest late in the season.

A vigorous selection, Syringa patens 'Violet Uprising' is also more resistant to diseases such as root rot and powdery mildew. Its robust nature and erect form make it a great choice for floral hedging or as a strong focal point in a border. Height: 1.2-1.8m (4-6ft). Spread: 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 1.8m (6ft)
Spread Up to 1.5m (5ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Position In full sun

Flowering Months Potting On Months Planting Out Months

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Codes
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KF3637)

Grow lilac plants in rich fertile, well drained, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. Young Lilacs will benefit from a sheltered position.

Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Prune immediately after flowering, removing any diseased or misplaced stems. After pruning, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the shrub.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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