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Katherine Havemeyer

Syringa vulgaris
Katherine Havemeyer
Katherine Havemeyer has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Katherine Havemeyer is a well-known lilac with highly scented purple double flowers.

Katherine Havemeyer lilac for sale

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £65.50
    In a 7L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

How to grow

Katherine Havemeyer is one of the more vigorous lilacs, capable of reaching 3m in the longer term.

Katherine Havemeyer characteristics

  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 1993
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
  • Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningLight prune
  • Flower colourMauve
  • Flower formDouble flower (25-50 petals)
  • Flowering monthMay
  • Annual cycleDeciduous