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Beginner
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3m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Florent Stepman'
Other names: Lilac 'Madame Florent Stepman', Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman'
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Genus: Syringa
Variety or cultivar: 'Madame Florent Stepman' _ 'Madame Florent Stepman' is large deciduous shrub with lance-shaped leaves. From late spring to early summer, it bears large dense panicles of fragrant, white flowers.
Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Florent Stepman' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers are very fragrant.
Habit: Upright
Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Florent Stepman' (Lilac 'Madame Florent Stepman') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Does well in chalk but dislikes acidic soil.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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