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Beginner
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4m
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Syringa vulgaris 'Mrs Edward Harding'
Other names: Lilac 'Mrs Edward Harding'
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Genus: Syringa
Variety or cultivar: 'Mrs Edward Harding' _ 'Mrs Edward Harding' is a deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, double flowers that emerge purplish red in spring, fading to deep pink by early summer.
Syringa vulgaris 'Mrs Edward Harding' is: Deciduous
Flower: Reddish pink, Dark-purple in Spring; Reddish pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers are very fragrant.
Habit: Bushy
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Syringa vulgaris 'Mrs Edward Harding' (Lilac 'Mrs Edward Harding') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Does well in chalk but dislikes acidic soil. If in full sun, mulch to retain soil moisture.
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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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Comment from
Zoe Hart
Can I grow this in a pot or should it be in the ground?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Wed. 23rd May 2012 21:28
- Last reply: Thu. 24th May 2012 22:21
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