Syringa vulgaris 'Michel Buchner' flowers 'Chrysocoma' is both architecturally stunning

'Chrysocoma' is both architecturally stunning with its golden weeping habit as well as very hardy

aromatic leaves but does require space as it can reach over 15m tall and just as wide

unexpectedly

Attractive white flower spikes appear in spring with careful timing of pruning

but it is important to time this carefully if flowering is desired

Syringa vulgaris 'Michel Buchner' flowers 'Chrysocoma' is both architecturally stunningAlong with 'Charles Joly', this is one of the more common lilacs bearing large, fragrant panicles of double, rose lilac, white centered flowers opening in May. After their 3 4 week blooming period the plants can be pruned if needed. Responds well to hard winter pruning too. Good in all soils but best in well drained, fertile, neutral to alkaline soil. H6