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Sweetheart

Sweetheart features large scented flower bracts. Flowers are produced in succession over several weeks, creating a speckled pink and mauve effect as the younger flowers contrast with the older ones.

Sweetheart lilac for sale

    Next deliveries

    Deliveries from 28th September for pot grown and December for bare-rooted (where items shown in stock).

    How to grow

    Sweetheart is one of the most vigorous lilacs, with the potential to reach a mature height of up to 4m.

    Sweetheart characteristics

    • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAutumn foliage colourScented flowers
    • Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
    • SunlightPrefers full sun
    • PruningPrune after floweringLight prune
    • Site conditionsOccasional flooding
    • Flower colourMauve
    • Flowering monthMay
    • Annual cycleDeciduous