Ludwig Spaeth Lilac
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A deciduous shrub known for its rich, deep wine-purple to reddish-purple, fragrant flower clusters that appear in late spring. The blooms are highly fragrant and excellent for cut flowers and attracting pollinators. Foliage is medium green through the growing season.
This upright, vigorous lilac is well suited for hedges, borders, or traditional landscape plantings. It performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and is very cold hardy, making it well suited to Ontario climates.
| Fall Colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Latin Name | Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Flower Colour | Double Pink |
| Mature Height ** | 4 Meters - 13 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 2 Meters - 6 Feet 6 Inches |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 3 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.