From late spring you will see this shrub covered in dainty mauve-purple blooms which have a sweet and spicy perfume. Perfect for the back of mixed borders, these also make lovely cut flowers for summer bouquets. Quick to grow, can be pruned to maintain a more compact habit. Grow lilac plants in rich fertile, well drained, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. Dwarf Lilac plants may be grown in containers if preferred using a loam based compost such as John Innes No.3. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Prune lilac bushes in winter or spring by removing any damaged, diseased or misplaced stems before lightly shaping the remaining stems.After pruning, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the shrub. Product Specifications: Hardy Shrub Position: borders Height: Up to 300cm (118in) when fully established Spread: Up to 250cm (98in) when fully established Supplied as Lilac ‘Saugeana’ (Chinese