- Botanical Name
- Syringa wolfii
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Plant Type
- Deciduous shrub
- Size (HxW)
- 2-3mx 2-3m
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with the crown at soil surface. Plant 2-3m apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, with slight acidity is best for growth.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade. They need 6 hours of sun a day to flower well.
- Climate
- Cool to Temperate
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish then only if rainfall is low, they do not like wet feet, especially in winter. They will develop a deep root system and will become dry tolerant as they establish.
- Fertiliser
- A fertiliser high in phosphorous is good to promote root growth during the plants development. Add at planting time or soon after. Once established, a well balanced liquid fertiliser annually after blooming will be adequate.
- Flowering Time
- Spring to summer
- After Flower Care
- Prune only after flowering. Remove older branches or deadwood to leave room for new growth.
- Notes
- Leaves yellow before falling in autumn. Dormant through winter. Mulch annually with well rotted cow or sheep manure in late winter and a handful of blood and bone. We have heard it recommended a covering of mushroom compost will sweeten the soil and keep the plant healthy too.
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