Syringa Meyeri Flowerfesta Purple, Patio Dwarf Lilac, in 3L Pot, Highly Scented
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Syringa Meyeri Flowerfesta Purple, Patio Dwarf Lilac, in 3L Pot, Highly Scented
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Key Information:
Foilage
Deciduous
Mature Height
1.5-2.5m
Mature Spread
1.5-2.5m
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Soil Type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Product Description
Syringa Meyeri Flowerfesta Purple, Patio Dwarf Lilac, in 3L Pot, Highly Scented
Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta Purple' is a compact deciduous lilac grown mainly for its fragrant purple flowers and repeat blooming habit.
Size & habit
- Compact rounded shrub
- Typically reaches:
- Height: 1–1.5 m
- Spread: 1–1.5 m
- Ideal for:
- Small UK gardens
- Patio pots
- Courtyard planting
- Front borders
Flowers
- Soft lilac-purple flower panicles
- Strong sweet lilac fragrance
- Main flowering:
- May to June in the UK
- Often reblooms lightly in late summer or early autumn if deadheaded
RHS hardiness
- RHS rating: H6
- Hardy through most of the UK, including colder inland areas
- Suitable for Northern Ireland gardens with good drainage
Best growing conditions
- Full sun is best for flowering
- Fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Prefers neutral to alkaline soil
- Avoid waterlogged ground
Container growing
Flowerfesta Purple performs especially well in containers because of its compact root system and neat shape.
For pots:
- Use a large frost-proof container
- John Innes No. 3 compost works well
- Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser
- Water during dry summer periods
Pruning
- Deadhead after flowering
- Light prune immediately after the main spring bloom
- Avoid hard winter pruning because lilacs flower on older wood
Quantity Discount
Buy 2 = 5%
Buy 3 = 10%
Buy 4 = 15%
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