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Syringa 'Carpe Diem' Lilac Tree (2L Pot)

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RRP: 22.99
Price: 19.99 
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Price 18.99

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Potted Lilac Tree - Description

  • Potted Lilac Tree
  • Variety: Syringa 'Vulgaris' Carpe Diem
  • Common Lilac
  • Purple / Lilac Flowering
  • Plant Size
    • Height: 30 - 40cm
    • Multi Stemmed
    • Girth: 5cm
  • Potted (Containerised)
  • Comes in 2 Litre Pot

Potted Lilac Tree - Characteristics

  • Medium sized trees
  • Deciduous tree - looses its leaves in Winter
  • Foliage: Small, pinnate leaves
  • Flower: Long, drooping cone shaped blooms
  • Excellent fragrance
  • Flowering period:May to June
  • Habit: Upright with open canopy
  • Mature size: 4m in height & 2m spread
  • Excellent choice for small gardens, courtyards & front gardens
  • Growth rate: Moderate
  • Frost hardy

Potted Lilac Tree - Uses

  • Great colour for gardens
  • Looks great when planted along side yellow flowering laburnum
  • Medium sized trees are great in most gardens
  • Great as cut flowers

Potted Lilac Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

  • Potted plants can be planted all year round
  • Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
  • Small to medium sized tree, will take several years to mature

Positioning Trees

  • Requires a lot of sunlight
  • But will tolerate some shade
  • Happy in most soils
  • Preferred soil: Fertile, well drained, light or heavy clay
  • Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
  • When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
  • Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
  • Level off the soil around the plants

After Care

  • Soak pot in water for approx. 10 minutes before planting
  • If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
  • Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
  • Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
  • Avoid strimming around the base of trees
Fast delivery great service. Lovely lilac tree, strong and lively. Will recommend.
Excellent service and aftercare.
Looking forward to seeing my lilac tree blossom
Delivery on this site is exellent
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water

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FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

  • Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
    • Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
    • Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
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  • Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
    • Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
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    • This services comes with email tracking
  • 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
    • Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
    • Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
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    • This is a non-trackable service

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  • Standard International Courier
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    • UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg

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  • Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
  • It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
  • Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
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  • Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
  • We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded

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  • We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
  • * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
    • Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
  • ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
  • *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
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