Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' Lilac tree in bloom

Syringa 'Sensation' white and lilac flowers close up

Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' lilac bush in pot

Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' lilac bush in small pot

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Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' Tree

Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SVS.B.5.1
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Purple Flowering Lilac Trees

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Final size 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Fragrant purple flowers with white margins

Position Full sun

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Description

The name truly says it all with this Lilac, it is sensational. Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' produces masses of highly fragrant, dark-purple flowers with a distinctive, unusual and striking white margin to each flower. The eye-catching flowers appear in May-June and are attractive to all sorts of wildlife, such as bees and butterflies.

Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation', commonly known as the Lilac Sensation tree, has pretty mid to dark green, heart shaped foliage that makes an attractive foil for the flowers. Lilac Sensation will grow into a large bush, reaching around 3.5 metres height and spread in 20 years. Tolerant of alkaline soils, it likes well-drained soil with a sunny aspect.

Lilac Sensation is a striking bush for both large and small gardens alike and adds a wonderful sensory experience. Click here to go to all Lilac trees and bushes.

AKA Sensation Lilac tree, Lilac Purple Sensation, Syringa 'Sensation'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Mature Lilac trees that have become overgrown can be hard pruned back to their former glory, but it takes time. Never prune a Lilac back by more than a third of its size. Instead, do it one season at a time, allowing the tree to recover in between.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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