Hungarian Lilac, Lady Josika's Lilac
Syringa josikaea (Hungarian Lilac) is a multi-stemmed, upright to arching, deciduous shrub with dark stems bearing opposite, broad-elliptic to elliptic-oblong, rich green leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm), paler underneath. In late spring to early summer, it boasts pink-mauve, slightly fragrant flowers in loose clusters, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm). The rich green foliage is attractive in summer as a background to other plants.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Common names | Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
| Spacing | 144" (3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Common names | Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
| Spacing | 144" (3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Syringa josikaea (Hungarian Lilac) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Syringa josikaea (Hungarian Lilac) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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