SYRINGA VUL LUDWIG SPAETH ACORN FARMS
LUDWIG SPAETH COMMON LILAC

SYRINGA VUL LUDWIG SPAETH

Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth'
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LUDWIG SPAETH COMMON LILAC

Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth' is commonly referred to as Ludwig Spaeth French Hybrid Lilac. It is a very cold hardy, upright deciduous shrub with fragrant dark purple single blooms that arrive late spring, blooming later than other varieties. This time-tested variety has attractive heart-shaped green foliage through summer making it an attractive screen or hedge.

Ludwig Spaeth Lilac thrives in full sun in rich, fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soils.
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PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
SYRINGA VUL LUDWIG SPAETHcon 515000

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)



Planting Tips ⓘ

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: place in a full sun position with rich, well-drained soil to promote its long, spectacular panicles of single dark purple flowers. This is a classic, hardy lilac that thrives with minimal intervention once established, though an annual application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring will keep it vigorous. To avoid cutting off next year's flower display, do not prune in late winter or early spring, as it sets buds on old wood. If size control or thinning is required, wait until immediately after the spring bloom has faded to make your cuts.




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