Syringa vulgaris 'Nadezhda' HOPE common lilac
size/type
small tree,taller shrub
usual height
2-2,5m
usual width
2-2,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May
location
full to partial sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
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 white. They are low maintenance plants which is why you can see them in so many landscapes.
Description of the plant:
Nadezhda is a Russian variety of lilac commonly sold under trade name HOPE in English speaking countries. It produces smaller, up to 20 cm long panicles composed of pale violet double flowers which open from dark rosy purple buds and release an intensely sweet perfume. Blooming begins in the first half of May and lasts for 2-3 weeks. Pruning is not needed but can be done immediately after flowering. Deadheading is recommended for young plants. Deciduous leaves are heart-shaped, medium green. Nadezhda is smaller than most other common lilacs, growing to about 2.5 meters in height and width. 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, multi-stemmed shrub. Unwanted spreading needs to be controlled by digging the suckers out. Fully hardy to about -37°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 20-04-2023
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