grey and hairy underneath
and will grow well in damp places
but large crops can be expected after 20 years
evergreen shrub with a beautiful
but tolerates wide variety of conditions
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' - 90-110cm, 5lt Carpinus grey and hairy underneathSyringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a medium sized, fast growing, deciduous shrub of upright to spreading habit, with heart shaped, light green leaves, and highly fragrant, double, lavender flowers, opening from purple buds and fading to lilac pink. It blooms in May and June for 3 to 4 weeks. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer' grows well in most soil types as long as they are well drained, but prefers fertile, humus