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Author:Wouter Hagens
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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30-60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China, China (Gansu, Hubei)

Native

Introduced

Syringa komarowii ssp. reflexaSyringa komarowii

ssp. reflexa

Nodding Lilac

In Stock: 0.8 lb (Total:0.8lb)

Syringa komarowii subsp. reflexa

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Details

Germination:

92%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

62,370

Quantity:

0.8 lb

Collected in:

Denmark

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832092

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30-60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China, China (Gansu, Hubei)

Native

Introduced

Syringa komarowii ssp. reflexa, commonly known as Nodding Lilac, is a stunning addition to any garden, offering a spectacular display of fragrant, purple-pink blossoms that gracefully nod from their slender panicles in late spring to early summer. Native to the breathtaking landscapes of Central China, this deciduous shrub, reaching 12 feet in height and spread, is ideal for those in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, thriving best in full sun and well-drained soils. Its dense clusters of flowers provide a striking contrast to the dark green elliptic leaves, which remain vibrant through the seasons.

A non-toxic and relatively low-maintenance plant, Nodding Lilac requires pruning post-bloom to preserve its floral bounty. While not tolerant of drought or flooding, it adapts well to both dry and moist conditions, even flourishing in urban settings and under power lines. This robust shrub is not only a visual delight but also attracts butterflies, making it perfect for mass planting, hedges, or as a garden screen.