{"product_id":"syringa-vulgaris-mme-lemoine","title":"Syringa vulgaris ‘Mme Lemoine’ – fragrant white lilac with double flowers","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSyringa vulgaris ‘Mme Lemoine’\u003c\/b\u003e is a classic and highly valued variety of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecommon lilac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, renowned for its double, white, fragrant flowers. The inflorescences are abundant, elegant, and bright, creating a spectacular effect in spring, especially in romantic gardens, courtyards, along pathways, or in relaxation areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is a hardy ornamental shrub with a classic appearance, ideal for permanent planting in the garden and for arrangements with other lilac varieties in purple, pink, or bluish shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor ornamental shrub with deciduous foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble, white, fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers grouped in abundant panicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe buds may sometimes have a slight creamy-green tint, while the open flowers become pure white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering takes place in spring, usually in April-May, depending on the weather and location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen, natural foliage typical of common lilac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for solitary planting, decorative groups, informal hedges, or planting beside pathways and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions and care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers direct sunlight. For abundant flowering, planting in the brightest possible location is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate. Water regularly after planting until established; afterward, it becomes fairly tolerant of normal periods of drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. It does not tolerate compact, heavy, or constantly wet soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in spring, a fertilizer for ornamental shrubs or flowering plants can be applied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e spent flowers can be removed immediately after flowering. More substantial pruning should also be done after flowering, because lilac forms the flower buds for the following year during the current season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e it is highly resistant to Romanian winters and suitable for permanent planting in the garden. It can tolerate temperatures of approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-25°C \/ -30°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, depending on the location, plant maturity, and soil drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended substrate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor planting in the garden, well-loosened, fertile soil improved with mature compost is recommended. If the soil is clayey or retains water, incorporating coarse sand, fine gravel, perlite, or another drainage material is advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor growing in large pots, a fertile substrate for outdoor plants can be used, mixed with perlite or pumice for better drainage. Avoid highly acidic substrates and excess water around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e‘Mme Lemoine’ is one of the most elegant white lilac varieties, valued for its double, fragrant flowers and its clean, bright appearance. In the garden, it creates a beautiful contrast beside purple or pink varieties and brings a classic, refined, old-fashioned garden feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is a suitable choice for customers looking for a fragrant, hardy, and distinctive lilac in a color that is easy to integrate into any landscape design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Mme Lemoine' is a deciduous shrub, and the appearance of its foliage naturally varies depending on the season. Starting in autumn, the leaves may \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturn yellow, develop spots, partially dry out, or gradually fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the plant enters dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the cold season, specimens may be delivered with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereduced foliage, leaves with an aged appearance, or even without leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the time of year and growing conditions. This is normal for the species and does not indicate a viability problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: 40-60 cm (depending on the season and horticultural work) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"17 cm pot","offer_id":56870624231750,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-4017.png?v=1782726983","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-pl\/products\/syringa-vulgaris-mme-lemoine","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}