Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' - 90-110cm, 5lt Ligustrum variegated foliage

variegated foliage

It doesn’t like to be disturbed once planted so transplanting can be difficult

but once established it is drought-resistant

retains colour in mild winters but becomes brown in harsh winters

deciduous tree with pyramidal habit and open crown

Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' - 90-110cm, 5lt Ligustrum variegated foliageSyringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spth' is an upright, spreading, deciduous shrub with round, half open habit, attractive, heart shaped, dark green leaves, and beautiful, very fragrant, single, deep wine red flowers growing in long, slender panicles and blooming in late spring and summer. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spth' grows best in fertile, humus rich, slightly alkaline, moist, well drained soils.