{"product_id":"lilac-madame-antoine-buchner-syringa-vulgaris-height-80-100cm-10lt","title":"Lilac 'Madame Antoine Buchner' | Syringa vulgaris - Height 80-100cm - 10lt","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSyringa vulgaris 'Madame Antoine Buchner'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a distinguished cultivar of the common lilac, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, cherished for its rich, violet-purple blooms and intensely fragrant flowers. Its combination of vivid colour, classic scent, and reliable spring performance makes it a standout choice for traditional and cottage-style gardens across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eFlowering typically occurs in mid to late spring, around May, when the shrub produces large, upright panicles of flowers. Each panicle comprises numerous small, tubular blossoms with gently flared petals, collectively forming dense, conical clusters up to 20 centimetres long. The rich violet-purple colouring of the flowers is striking against the fresh green, heart-shaped leaves, creating a visually dramatic display. The flowers’ vibrant hue gradually deepens as the blooms mature, maintaining their intensity throughout the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eThe cultivar is especially prized for its powerful, classic lilac fragrance, which fills the surrounding garden on warm spring days. This strong, sweet scent attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding ecological value alongside its ornamental appeal. The blooms are also excellent for cutting, offering fragrant indoor arrangements that bring the essence of spring indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e‘Madame Antoine Buchner’ forms a vigorous, upright deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit. When fully mature, it typically reaches three to four metres in height and a similar spread, making it suitable as a specimen plant, within mixed shrub borders, or as part of an informal flowering hedge. The dense, mid-green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the vibrant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eThis lilac thrives in sunny, well-drained soil and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. Good air circulation helps prevent common lilac pests and diseases. Pruning is recommended immediately after flowering to remove spent blooms and maintain a compact, attractive shape while encouraging strong flowering the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2238\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its intense colour, classic fragrance, and dependable growth, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSyringa vulgaris 'Madame Antoine Buchner'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a timeless choice for gardeners seeking a striking, scented spring-flowering shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arundel Arboretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56681537405306,"sku":"SYRI-ANBU-SH10-10","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9130\/4688\/files\/2132ec9c-8db6-4ff9-8764-63b2576d4183.jpg?v=1777547313","url":"https:\/\/www.arundelarboretum.co.uk\/products\/lilac-madame-antoine-buchner-syringa-vulgaris-height-80-100cm-10lt","provider":"Arundel Arboretum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}