Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Alice Eastwood' L/R or B/R Purple

Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Alice Eastwood' (Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Alice Eastwood')
DESCRIPTION:
A medium sized deciduous tree or shrub, with a strong, upright growth habit. An abundance of slightly fragrant double flowers start as deep purple buds, opening to mauve in mid spring.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:
3 metres x 3 metres

SHAPE:
Strong upright rounded shrub.

FOLIAGE:
Green heart shaped leaves.

FLOWERS:
Deep purple buds, opening to mauve in mid spring. Slightly fragrant.

COMMENTS:
These compact flower clusters are produced in abundance. Plant in full sun. Annual mulching and fertilizer in autumn recommended, with summer watering required.

TREE CARE:
Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union approximately 5 to 10cm BELOW the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune to shape if necessary.