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Mrs Edward Harding Lilac
Syringa vulgaris ‘Mrs Edward Harding’
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
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Mrs Edward Harding Lilac - Syringa vulgaris ‘Mrs Edward Harding’
This cultivar is prized for arriving when the lilac season is otherwise winding down. ‘Mrs Edward Harding’ carries loose, informal double florets in a claret to raspberry red purple that softens towards pink as the panicle ages, and because it flowers late it will often still be going when neighbouring Syringa vulgaris plants have finished. The habit is somewhat more open and arching than the stiff upright cultivars, which suits a relaxed border rather than a formal one.
Why ‘Mrs Edward Harding’
Late season flowering: One of the last common lilacs to bloom, which stretches the display by two to three weeks.
Claret colouring: A wine red purple that is warmer than the standard lilac palette and pales gracefully to pink.
Loose doubles: The florets are double but informally so, giving the panicle a softer, less manufactured look.
Arching habit: Branches carry the flower heads outward and slightly down, which shows them well from below.
Reliable perfume: Strongly scented, and holds its fragrance well as a cut stem.
Ideal Applications
Season extension: Planted with early hyacinthiflora hybrids to bookend the lilac season.
Informal borders: The relaxed habit suits cottage and country plantings better than clipped formal settings.
Corner anchor: A useful shrub for the corner of a bed where a soft, spreading outline is wanted.
Scented seating area: The late bloom means fragrance in the garden when the weather has warmed enough to sit outside.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2 to 2.5m apart
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3 to 4m apart
Best Planting Season: Winter while dormant
Soil & Drainage: Free draining loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, and never on a site that holds winter water
Establishment Care: Give a slow deep soak weekly across the first two summers so roots follow moisture down rather than sitting near the surface. Prune immediately after the last flowers fade, shortening spent stems and removing any weak twiggy growth from the interior of the bush.
Plant Details
Height: 3 to 4m
Width: 2.5 to 3m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: The Balkan Peninsula of south eastern Europe (the parent species)
Flower Colour: Claret red purple ageing to pink
Delivery & Installation
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- Wrapped, secured and transported by specialist plant freight.
- Professionally planted, staked and finished by our install team.
- Our team confirms site access and schedules a time that suits you.
Installation
Professional installation included, never extra
Every plant we sell is planted by our professional installation team, and it's already in the price. We coordinate the delivery, the machinery and the planting for standard site access, so your only job is choosing the tree. Unusual access or engineering requirements? We'll confirm everything with you after checkout before any work begins.
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How It Works
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We Supply
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We Install
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