Common Lilac 'Madame Lemoine'

A classic deciduous shrub, 'Madame Lemoine' is an RHS AGM cultivar cherished for its magnificent, intensely fragrant, double white flowers that bloom in large, conical panicles in late spring. These pristine blooms stand out against its heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. It forms an upright, spreading shrub, typically reaching 3-4 metres in height and 2-3 metres in spread. Hardy (H6), it thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil. Ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or as a fragrant specimen, attracting bees and butterflies with its heady perfume.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: May, Jun.