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Ludwig Spaeth French Lilac (Syringa) - 1 Gallon Pot

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SKU: D2LSC 691854259 Category: FRAGRANT PLANTS

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Ludwig Spaeth French Lilac

Syringa vulgaris ‘Ludwig Spaeth’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-7b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 8-10′

Width at Maturity: 6-8′

Spacing: 5′ for solid hedges; 12′ or more for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Flower Color: Deep Reddish Purple

Flower Size: 9″ Clusters of small flowers

Flowering Period: (Late) Late Spring

Flower Type: Single, in 8-10″ Clusters

Fragrant Flowers: Yes

Foliage Color: Blue-Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay soils to ensure good drainage), Loam, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 6.5-8.0 (Neutral)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention

Resistances: Cold temperatures (-40F), Deer, Disease, Drought (Moderate when established), Insect, Salt Soil

Description

An oldie-but-goodie first introduced in 1883 that has stood the test of time for very good reasons, ‘Ludwig Spaeth’ is a late-blooming hybrid French Lilac that can extend the lilac blooming season for a few weeks of sensory appeal in your landscape. Ludwig Spaeth features huge clusters of gorgeous, wonderfully fragrant, deep purple-red blooms that contrast beautifully with the heart shaped, lustrous leaves. It’s no wonder this variety has been gracing gardens for over a century! The blooms make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements to perfume your home. The butterflies and beneficial pollinators will also thank you for planting this one.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing to 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, the Ludwig Spaeth Lilac can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it makes a fine specimen or mid-size hedge. As it grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive small multi-trunk tree. Plant near paths, walkways and outdoor living spaces where the wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, purple theme gardens, cut flower gardens, butterfly gardens and cottage gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 5 feet apart for solid hedges; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

The Ludwgg Spaeth Lilac is easy to grow in a moist but well drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Prefers a neutral to alkaline soil pH between 6.5-8.0. Pelletized agricultural lime can be applied to sweeten the soil. Fertilize once, in early spring, with a light application of an organic plant food or slow-release shrub & tree fertilizer. Prune as necessary right after bloom in spring.

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