Syringa v Michel Buchner #3

Syringa v Michel Buchner #3
Michel Buchner Lilac
Showy, fragrant light purple double blooms
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An old favorite hybrid with panicles of fragrant double light purple flowers in May/June. Upright, multi-stemmed habit, very hardy, tends to sucker, ideal for screening. Dark green heart shaped leaves provide backdrop for flowers. Plant in full sun for best flower production. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Botanical Name- Syringa vulgaris 'Michel Buchner'
Pronunciation- sy-RING-guh vul-GAIR-iss
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (airy pink, extended bloom)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C6
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering; water deeply in dry spells and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) after flowering in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be aerated for healthy root development.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Lilac borer, powdery mildew
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