Syringa vulgaris 'MADAME LEMOINE' common lilac
size/type
taller shrub,taller shrub
usual height
2-4m
usual width
2-3m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-May
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Lilacs are common shrubs of European gardens. Their flowering highlights month of May offering many shades of pink, purple and violet, and also white. They are low maintenance plants which is why you can see them in so many landscapes.
Description of the plant:
Madame Lemoine is a true lady among lilacs, therefore we should not state her age. So let’s just admit that she is a long-time star on the lilac sky. Irrespective of the amount of newly bred varieties she is still the queen among snow white flowering lilacs. The flowers are very fragrant and open in early May for 3-4 weeks. Pruning is not needed but can be made immediately after flowering. Deadheading is recommended for young plants.Lilacs are easy to grow. They will take almost any soil but will thrive in deep, fertile, well-drained soil that is neutral or slightly alkaline. They respond well to hard pruning. Adult plants often make suckers forming an even denser, multistemmed shrub. However, if you have a grafted plant these suckers should be removed because they will have different colour of flowers. Fully hardy to about -37°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 24-11-2010
