Syringa vulgaris ‘Olivier De Serres’ (Lilac) corymbia glossy green foliage

glossy green foliage

The delicate flowers create a striking contrast against its dark green foliage

and xeriscapes

making it perfect for xeric

single flowers appear in abundance from autumn to early winter

Syringa vulgaris ‘Olivier De Serres’ (Lilac) corymbia glossy green foliageSyringa vulgaris Olivier De Serres is a deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to 3 metres in height with a bushy, upright to spreading habit. Its broadly oval green leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the dense clusters of fragrant, double flowers that bloom from pink buds to pale bluish purple in late spring and early summer This lilac thrives in well drained soils under full sun or partial shade and is hardy in most temperate climates.