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Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' (Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'

Other names: Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'


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Genus: Syringa

Variety or cultivar: 'Katherine Havemeyer' _ 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a deciduous shrub with panicles of fragrant, double, purple-pink flowers in spring and summer.

Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' is: Deciduous

Flower: Pale-purple in Spring; Lilac-pink in Summer

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer

Fragrance: Flowers are very fragrant.

Habit: Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Choisya ternata (Mexican orange), Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' (Mexican orange 'Aztec Pearl'), Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom 'Sundance')

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Specific pests: Thrips , Leaf mining moths

Specific diseases: Lilac blight

General care

Propagation methods: Budding, Grafting, Layering, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' (Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Does well in chalk but dislikes acidic soil.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Planting in a tub

Question from Kathryn Turtle

Hi,

I have just been given a Katherine Havemeyer and I would to know if it possible to plant the shrub in a pot and if so how large should the pot be?

Many thanks
KT

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  • Posted: Mon. 14th March 2011 12:21
  • Last reply: Mon. 14th March 2011 20:51

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