Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' Tree
A lovely lilac tree with pale purple through to lavender-blue double flowers in May-June that give off a delicious scent attracting bees and butterflies. The dark green, heart shaped foliage makes a lovely foil for its flowers and other plants. One of the more fragrant Lilac varieties, Katherine Havemeyer emits wonderful aromas throughout spring and summer.
Grown on well-drained soil in sun this attractive small garden tree or large shrub will grow to 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years. Tolerant of alkaline soils this purple lilac tree is a wonderful choice for a nature or sensory garden. Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
AKA Purple lilac shrub, Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer, Katherine Haveymayer
Description
A lovely lilac tree with pale purple through to lavender-blue double flowers in May-June that give off a delicious scent attracting bees and butterflies. The dark green, heart shaped foliage makes a lovely foil for its flowers and other plants. One of the more fragrant Lilac varieties, Katherine Havemeyer emits wonderful aromas throughout spring and summer.
Grown on well-drained soil in sun this attractive small garden tree or large shrub will grow to 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years. Tolerant of alkaline soils this purple lilac tree is a wonderful choice for a nature or sensory garden. Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
AKA Purple lilac shrub, Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer, Katherine Haveymayer
