Highlights

Charming Standard Form – Rounded head of mauve-pink blooms atop a 50cm clear stem for instant garden impact.
Repeat Flowering – Enjoy sweetly scented flowers from mid-May, with a second flush after trimming spent blooms.
Compact Size – Grows to approximately 1.5m (4.9ft) tall with a 60cm (24in) spread; ideal for patios and borders.
Architectural Accent – Perfect for framing entrances, pathways, or as a striking focal point in beds and pots.
Versatile Planting – Thrives in containers or cottage garden borders; suitable for both traditional and modern spaces.
Optional Patio Planter – Elegant burnished gold pot with diamond-trellis design and matching saucer available.
Easy Care – Hardy and low maintenance; prune after flowering to encourage more blooms.
All-Weather Use – Weatherproof, lightweight planter with drainage holes supports healthy roots year-round.

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Bring Timeless Fragrance & Colour to Your Garden

The lilac (Syringa vulgaris) standard tree is renowned for its captivating mauve-pink blooms and intoxicating fragrance. Grafted onto a clear 50cm stem, each tree forms an elegant lollipop shape, making it an eye-catching addition to patios, doorways, or cottage borders. From mid-May into early summer, enjoy clusters of sweetly perfumed flowers that attract bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity.

Long-Lasting Blooms & Easy Care

Repeat Flowering: Deadhead faded blossoms after the first flush to encourage a second wave of blooms from mid-summer until the first frost.
Compact Growth: Reaches up to 1.5m tall with a manageable spread—ideal for small gardens or container displays.
Tough & Hardy: Suitable for most UK gardens (hardy in USDA zones 4–7), lilacs are resilient and require minimal fuss once established.

Planting & Growing Guide

Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best flowering but tolerates partial shade.
Soil: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil; neutral to slightly alkaline pH is ideal.
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; established plants are drought tolerant.
Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering to shape and promote vigorous new growth.
Feeding: Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure in early spring.

Pots & Placement Options

Add an Optional Patio Planter: Choose the elegant burnished gold diamond-trellis planter (30cm high x 39cm diameter) with matching saucer—lightweight, weatherproof, and pre-drilled for drainage.
Design Tips: Place as a pair by your front door or mix with roses, lavender, or catmint for classic cottage style.

Your Questions Answered

When is the best time to plant?
The best time to plant lilac trees is during autumn or early spring when the soil is moist but not frozen.
How fast does it grow?
Lilac standard trees are moderate growers—expect noticeable growth each year, reaching mature size in about 5–7 years.
What care do they need?
Lilacs thrive with annual pruning after flowering and benefit from mulching in spring; water well during dry spells in the first season.