Syringa villosa | late lilac Shrubs/RHS

How to grow

Cultivation

Easy to grow in good light, in moist but well-drained soil. It is not as tolerant of dry soil as common Lilacs. Early flower buds may get damaged by a late frost.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• City and courtyard gardens
• Cottage and informal garden
• Flower borders and beds
• Cut flowers

Pruning

Pruning group 2 as it flowers on the previous year' growth

Pests

May be susceptible to lilac leaf-mining moth, privet thrips; and also to pigeon damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to lilac blight, honey fungus, phytophthora, powdery mildews and bacterial canker (Pseudomonas Syringae)