Syringa vulgaris ‘Michel Buchner’ – liliac parfumat cu flori duble, mov-liliachii

Syringa vulgaris ‘Michel Buchner’ is a classic lilac variety, valued for its double, abundant flowers in delicate shades of pink-lilac. In spring, the shrub produces large, strongly fragrant panicles that attract pollinators and create a romantic effect in the garden.

It is one of the most fragrant lilac varieties and is especially appreciated for using the flowers in bouquets.

It is a suitable choice for gardens, yards, large terraces, or romantic arrangements, being one of the lilac varieties with a traditional look but very spectacular during the flowering period.

Botanical Characteristics

• Outdoor ornamental shrub with deciduous foliage.
• Double, fragrant flowers grouped in abundant panicles.
• Buds have more intense pink-purple shades, while open flowers become lilac, sometimes with paler tones.
• Flowering occurs in spring, usually in April-May, depending on weather and location.
• Highly appreciated for the specific lilac fragrance and the elegant appearance of the double flowers.
• Suitable for solitary planting, decorative groups, or informal hedges.

Growing and Care Conditions

• Light: prefers direct sunlight for abundant flowering. It also tolerates light partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.
• Watering: moderate. After planting, it needs regular watering until established; afterward, it tolerates normal dry periods well.
• Soil: prefers fertile, well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Does not appreciate heavy, permanently wet soils.
• Fertilization: in spring, an ornamental shrub or flowering plant fertilizer can be applied.
• Pruning: it is recommended to remove spent inflorescences after flowering. Heavier pruning is also done after flowering, as lilac forms flower buds for the next year during the season.
• Cold resistance: it is a very hardy plant for Romanian winters, suitable for permanent garden planting. It can tolerate temperatures around -25°C / -30°C, depending on location, plant maturity, and soil drainage.

What Makes It Special

• double, elegant flowers in pink-lilac shades;
• strong and very pleasant fragrance;
• large panicles, excellent for cut flowers;
• very hardy and easy to maintain shrub;
• one of the most appreciated classic lilac varieties.

Height including pot: 40-60 cm (depending on season and horticultural work)