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Syringa afghanica - Afghan Lilac
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Syringa afghanica, Afghan Lilac, is an adorable small lilac that blooms on the rocky and limestone high plateaus of Afghanistan. It is a small bush that is characterised by finely cut foliage, with a light appearance, as well as abundant, early and fragrant spring flowering. These characteristics, combined with a flexible habit, give it a graceful and natural look, quite different from the common lilac. It is also a plant with a robust temperament, adapted to harsh conditions. A botanical lilac to discover!
Syringa afghanica is considered a synonym of Syringa persica. It is very close to botanical and hybrid species such as Syringa protolaciniata, S. laciniata, Syringa pteridifolia, S. filicifolia, S. persica var. pinnata, Syringa x persica 'Laciniata'. Lilacs belong to the olive family.
This bush has a bushy, flexible, spreading habit, supported by slender, slightly trailing branches. Its growth is rather slow, reaching about 1.50m in height and 1m in width at maturity. Its young branches are reddish-brown. This lilac has deciduous, bright green foliage. The leaves are pinnate, composed of 3 to 9 thin, elliptical leaflets. Flowering usually starts at the end of April, earlier or later depending on the climate. The inflorescences are pyramid-shaped thyrses, light and airy, pleasantly fragrant, about 7-8 cm long. They are composed of small, single, delicate, mauve flowerswith a pinkish hue, marked with dark violet in the throat. These inflorescences appear at the ends of the previous year's shoots. Their fragrance evoking violets is more complex and refined than that of our common lilac Syringa vulgaris.
Fragrance, flowering, childhood memories or even a symbol of a significant event, everyone has a good reason to love lilacs, as endearing as they are unpretentious. The Afghan Lilac finds a place in gardens of all sizes, or even on a terrace or balcony, planted in a large pot. Perfectly hardy, easy to grow in ordinary, well-drained soil, in cold or dry regions, not demanding, it adapts to all climates. It is a major element for creating a scented garden, its flowering preceding that of common lilacs which may overshadow its more delicate blooms. It can also be planted in large borders, in groups, as a standalone specimen or as a small informal hedge mixed with other species (Mock Oranges, flowering currants, forsythias, Japanese quinces, shrub roses, Deutzias...). Its delightfully fragrant clusters are appreciated in spring bouquets, alongside the first garden irises, early peonies, tulips, bellflowers, and florist's ranunculus.
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Syringa afghanica can be planted from November to March and from June to September. It is not very demanding in terms of soil, but it requires well-drained soil that is not too compact and does not become waterlogged in winter. It tolerates limestone well. Once established, it can withstand summer drought and winter frost (down to -20°C). It is recommended to provide a complete fertiliser every year at the start of the growing season. It is best to plant it in full sun (or in light shade in hot climates), as its flowering is better when it receives maximum light and when winters are well contrasted. It is useful to remove faded inflorescences after flowering to prevent fruiting, which is not interesting and exhausts the plant. This will promote a more abundant flowering the following year. This variety flowers on the previous year's shoots. Pruning is not obligatory. Avoid severe pruning that limits the spring flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.