Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'

Latin name: Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'
Common Name: Preston Lilac 'Donald Wyman'
Plant type: Shrub
Shape: Shrubby
Botanical family: Oleaceae

Description

Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman' is a vigorous, late-blooming Canadian lilac, producing long panicles of sweetly scented purplish-pink flowers. Its upright, well-branched habit is suitable for flowering hedges or isolated plantings. Adapted to cold climates, it blooms after spring frosts, extending the lilac season. Very hardy, not very susceptible to disease, and easy to grow, it is ideal for northern gardens or succession-blooming arrangements.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 3

Exposure: Sun
Watering: Moderate watering
Fertilization: Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type: Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature: '-40°C

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color: Green

Height: 2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 feet)
Width: 2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate: average

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Papillons
Fleurs attirant les papillons

Papillons

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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