Syringa prestoniae 'Minuet'

Latin name: Syringa prestoniae 'Minuet'
Common Name: Preston Lilac 'Minuet'
Plant type: Shrub
Shape: Dwarf
Botanical family: Oleaceae

Description

Syringa prestoniae 'Minuet' is a compact, late-flowering variety with lavender-pink panicles on a dense, well-formed shrub. Perfect for small gardens, low hedges, or container plantings, it stands out for its moderate size and good growth habit. Very hardy and disease-resistant, it requires little maintenance and tolerates pruning after flowering. Ideal for extending the lilac season with an elegant, fragrant, and easy-to-grow plant.

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: 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width: 1.5 m (5 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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