Syringa vulgaris 'Dappled Dawn' (Dappled Dawn Lilac)


Michael's Opinion

A rather vulgar lilac with weak coloured blooms and boring variegated foliage; more of an oddity than anything else.

Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusSyringa
Speciesvulgaris
Cultivar'Dappled Dawn'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 5
Height3 m
Spread2 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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