feathered Persian lilac
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A spreading shrub to 2m with dark green leaves composed of nine, narrow leaflets. Scented, lilac flowers are produced in sprays up to 10cm long in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- feathered Persian lilac (Syringa persica)
- Genus
- Syringa
- Family
- Oleaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of feathered Persian lilac
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of feathered Persian lilac
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feathered Persian lilac care guide
- Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningLittle 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
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings or layering in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, humus-rich alkaline to neutral soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to lilac blight, honey fungus, phytophthora, powdery mildews and bacterial canker (Pseudomonas Syringae)
Pests
May be susceptible to lilac leaf-mining moth, willow scale and thrips
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