Lilac, Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer', Blue Flowers, Hardy Shrub, Scented, Fast Growing, Ideal for Cottage Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Specimen Plant, 1 x 5-Litre Potted Plant by Suttons

• Quick growing, trouble-free variety with nectar-rich, fragrant flowers that are loved by butterflies.
• Perfect for cottage garden borders that require little maintenance.
• Grow lilac plants in rich fertile, well drained, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. Young Lilacs will benefit from a sheltered position.
• Supplied as 1 x Syringa 'Katherine Havermeyer' 5-litre potted plant.

Elegant panicles of double lavender-blue flowers are produced against a backdrop of heart-shaped foliage on this beautiful, spreading lilac. Syringa 'Katherine Havermeyer' is a quick-growing, trouble-free variety with nectar rich, fragrant flowers that are loved by butterflies. A well-loved specimen shrub for cottage garden borders that requires little maintenance. Mature height and spread: 7m (22'). Grow lilac plants in rich fertile, well drained, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. Young Lilacs will benefit from a sheltered position. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Prune lilac bushes in winter or spring by removing any damaged, diseased or misplaced stems before lightly shaping the remaining stems. After pruning, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the shrub. Supplied as 1 x Syringa 'Katherine Havermeyer' 5-litre potted plant. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only. Note: images are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity Founded in 1806, Suttons has over 200 years of gardening experience and a reputation for delivering quality seeds, plants & equipment to guarantee you get the most from your garden. We are proud to grow the majority of our plants at our nursery in Devon, which allows us to put them through rigorous trials and testing to provide the highest quality produce. Every year, our horti experts source new and improved flower, fruit and vegetable varieties with a wide varieties of ways to buy - everything from seeds, plugs, potted plants, large show-stopping plants and more!