Common lilac 'Ludwig Späth' (Syringa vulgaris) - scented shrub - 17 cm pot - Height 45 cm

Yes, the common lilac Ludwig Späth (Syringa vulgaris) blooms every year in spring, generally in May-June depending on the region. To guarantee abundant blooms year after year, it is essential to remove the faded panicles just after flowering, before the shrub spends its energy forming seeds. The flower buds for the following year are set in summer, which explains why late pruning in autumn or winter ruins the bloom.

The common lilac Ludwig Späth (Syringa vulgaris) reaches a height of around 3 metres at maturity and a spread of around 2 metres. It is considered a medium-fast grower, meaning it gains around 30 to 50 cm per year in good conditions. This makes it ideal for creating a fragrant hedge that provides real privacy or for creating a striking focal point in a large border. With regular pruning after flowering, it can be kept more compact over the long term. Your plant will arrive in a 17 cm pot, standing 45 cm tall and ready to be planted and thrive from its first season.

Perfectly suited to harsh winters, the Common Lilac Ludwig Späth (Syringa vulgaris) is one of the hardiest flowering shrubs in the garden. It easily withstands temperatures down to -25 °C and requires no special winter protection when planted in the ground anywhere in France, including continental and mountainous regions. In fact, lilacs even need a sufficient period of winter cold to trigger abundant spring blooms: a winter that is too mild can reduce the number of flower panicles.

To create a fragrant hedge with the common lilac Ludwig Späth (Syringa vulgaris), choose a location in full sun and prepare the soil by loosening it to a depth of 40 to 50 cm, adding mature compost to enrich it and improve drainage. Space the plants 1.5 to 2 meters apart to allow each shrub to grow freely and ensure good air circulation, limiting diseases. Plant preferably in autumn to allow for gentle root establishment before winter, or in spring before the intense heat.

The Ludwig Späth common lilac is a real boon for garden biodiversity. Its large panicles of tubular purple flowers, which are very rich in nectar, primarily attract domestic and wild bees, which forage actively during the flowering from May to June. Butterflies, particularly vulcains, citrons and pierides, also frequent the l'sh diligently. Some crepuscular sphinx moths visit the flowers at dusk, attracted by their even more intense evening fragrance.

Yes, the Common Lilac Ludwig Späth can be grown in a large patio or balcony container, provided you choose a container'at least 50 to 60 cm in diameter to allow sufficient root development. Use a well-draining potting mix made of quality compost mixed with one-third gravel or pumice. In a pot, watering must be more regular than'in the ground, especially in summer, because the potting mix dries out quickly. Be sure to place the container in full sun: without direct light, flowering will be very limited.

The common lilac Ludwig Späth (Syringa vulgaris) is generally robust and low-maintenance, but it can be susceptible to powdery mildew in late summer, particularly in confined or partially shaded conditions. This fungus manifests as a white, powdery coating on the leaves, which is rarely fatal but unsightly. A well-ventilated location in full sun is the best first precaution. It can also be infested with aphids on young shoots in spring, which can be easily treated with a mild insecticidal soap or by spraying with a strong jet of water.