Syringa — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Syringa recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Syringa josikaea
Syringa josikaea
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any fertile well-drained neutral to alkaline soil, preferring a position in full sunshine. Thrives in chalky soils. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus.
Full cultivation guide →Syringa oblata
Syringa oblata
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Syringa oblata can experience very cold winters in its native habitat, usually with a clear distinction in seasons. In regions with mild winters, or with the variable winters of maritime climates, the plant can be excited into growth in mild periods of the winter - this new growth is then very likely to be killed back by the next cold spell. Prefers a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Syringa reticulata
Syringa reticulata
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Syringa reticulata can experience very cold winters in its native habitat, usually with a clear distinction in seasons. In regions with mild winters, or with the variable winters of maritime climates, the plant can be excited into growth in mild periods of the winter - this new growth is then very likely to be killed back by the next cold spell. Prefers a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Syringa villosa
Syringa villosa
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Syringa villosa is a very cold tolerant plant and grows in regions where the mean annual precipitation is within the range 350 - 7500mm. The plant grows best in a sunny position on loams, silt loams, and silty clay loam soils, not doing well on heavy clays. Plants respond well to coppicing, and will generally regrow from the base if cut back by fire.
Full cultivation guide →Syringa vulgaris
Syringa vulgaris
Family: Oleaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils, including chalk, but dislikes acid soils. Prefers a deep stiff well-drained loam in a warm sunny position. Dislikes poorly drained soils.
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