Syringa

For flower and particularly scent there is little to surpass these lovely small trees or shrubs. Syringa trees are also known as Lilacs. Great for bees. Perfect for the smaller gardens.

They will grow in just about any soil, they especially like chalky clay. Will tolerate some shade but prefer full sun. Most of the Syringa that we grow are single and double cultivars of the common lilac S. vulgaris that originated in Eastern Europe. It has been the focus of breeders for many years and there are over 500 varieties in circulation. However, there are also some delightful species that have their origins in a different part of the world predominantly China, India, Japan and Korea. Invariably, these species are stronger scented and have a capacity for a longer flowering period.