An old fashioned double flowering Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer' (Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer') is an upright deciduous shrub that will take on a spreading habit as the plant matures. Can tolerate hotter conditions than most lilacs.
Need help? Visit our Lilac growing guide, care & planting instructions and autumn foliage guide for practical advice.
- Dense clustered panicles of fragrant, lavender-purple flowers fade to lilac-pink shades as they mature.
- May grow to 2-3m but can be kept more compact with pruning.
- Holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance.
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- Flowering:
- Yes
