You Garden French Lilac Syringa Vulgaris Madame Lemoine - 17Cm Pot
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The You Garden French Lilac Madame Lemoine is ideal for home gardeners looking to add a fragrant, structural focal point to their landscape. This RHS Award of Garden Merit recipient offers the significant benefit of profuse, crisp white double-blooms that attract pollinators, though prospective owners should note it requires regular pruning if kept in a container to maintain its shape and health.
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FAQs
When does the Madame Lemoine bloom?
This lilac typically blooms from late spring through to early summer.
Can I grow this lilac in a pot?
Yes, it thrives in large containers as long as it is pruned regularly to keep its size manageable.
Is this plant hardy?
Yes, it is a hardy variety capable of surviving typical UK winters and returning year after year.
What kind of soil does it prefer?
It is adaptable to most soil types, provided the area is not prone to waterlogging.
How should I prune my lilac?
Prune immediately after flowering by removing dead wood and thinning out crowded branches to improve airflow.
Does it attract bees?
Yes, the fragrant tubular blooms are a known magnet for bees and other pollinators.
Troubleshooting
Flowers are not appearing
Ensure the plant is receiving at least six hours of sunlight and check that it hasn't been pruned too late in the season.
Leaves turning yellow
This is often a sign of overwatering or poor drainage; ensure the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
Plant growth is stunted in a container
Check if the plant has become root-bound and consider re-potting into a larger container with fresh compost.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Award-winning RHS Garden Merit variety
- Highly fragrant double blooms
- Suitable for both ground and container planting
- Excellent for supporting local wildlife
- Hardy plant suitable for all experience levels
Cons
- Requires regular pruning to manage size in pots
- Seasonal flowering window limited to late spring/early summer
- Loses foliage in winter as it is a deciduous shrub
Setup, Compatibility & Care
To establish your plant, place it in a hole twice the size of the 17cm pot it arrives in, backfilling with a mix of high-quality compost and native soil. Ensure the root ball is level with the soil surface. Watering is crucial during the first year of growth, especially during dry spells. For container growth, choose a pot with drainage holes and use a loam-based potting compost. Pruning should be performed immediately after the flowering season concludes to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage strong growth for the following year.