Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'

Latin name: Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'
Common Name: Common Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'
Plant type: Shrub
Shape: Shrubby
Botanical family: Oleaceae

Description

Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a classic double-flowering lilac, producing magnificent clusters of dark lavender flowers in May, opening to a soft mauve with silver highlights. Highly fragrant, this variety offers a vigorous, bushy profile, ideal for flowering hedges, as a stand-alone plant, or at the back of a border. Hardy, reliable, and full of charm, 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a timeless, romantic lilac for traditional gardens.

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: 3 to 4 m (10 to 13 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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