nodding lilac

Also known as: pendulous lilac

S. komarowii subsp. reflexa is a large shrub to 4m tall with oval leaves, rough to thetouch,up to 20cm long. Long, narrow, drooping panicles of densely-packed purplish-pink flowers that are a whitish colour inside are borne in late May and June

Scientific classification

Species: nodding lilac (Syringa komarowii subsp. reflexa)
Genus: Syringa
Family: Oleaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of nodding lilac

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China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of nodding lilac

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nodding lilac care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering in early summer

Growing

Grows well in most well-drained, fertile, humus-rich alkaline to neutral soils. Thrives in chalky ground and appreciates mulching when planted in full sun. Dislikes strongly acidic soils

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