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Syringa vulgaris ‘Andenken an Ludwig Spath’ | Ludwig Spath Lilac

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DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘Andenken an Ludwig Späth’ is a classic common lilac valued for richly fragrant, single florets in deep purple to wine-red tones. Dark buds open into long, slender panicles held above heart-shaped, medium green leaves, and the flower color tends to hold well as clusters mature. Panicles are excellent for cutting and perfume indoor arrangements.

Blooming in late spring into early summer, it is noted for extending the lilac season. The cultivar originated in Berlin, Germany, introduced by the Späth nursery in 1883 and named in memory of Ludwig Späth. After flowering, small brown seed capsules may form while the leafy framework provides summer structure in borders and hedges.

DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘Andenken an Ludwig Späth’ is a classic common lilac valued for richly fragrant, single florets in deep purple to wine-red tones. Dark buds open into long, slender panicles held above heart-shaped, medium green leaves, and the flower color tends to hold well as clusters mature. Panicles are excellent for cutting and perfume indoor arrangements.

Blooming in late spring into early summer, it is noted for extending the lilac season. The cultivar originated in Berlin, Germany, introduced by the Späth nursery in 1883 and named in memory of Ludwig Späth. After flowering, small brown seed capsules may form while the leafy framework provides summer structure in borders and hedges.

  • Family: Oleaceae
    Height: 12 to 15 ft
    Width: 8 to 12 ft
    Foliage color: Medium to dark green, broadly heart-shaped leaves
    Flower color: Deep reddish-purple to wine-purple, single, highly fragrant flower clusters
    Bloom Time: Late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Moderate; prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove spent clusters
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Specimen Plants
    ‍ ‍ ● Fragrant Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Peony                Cotoneaster
         Wallflower          Fountain grass
         Tickseed            Escallonia

    Design Tip:
    Play up the unusually deep wine-purple flowers by setting ‘Andenken an Ludwig Späth’ against a backdrop of fresh green foliage rather than other dark-flowering shrubs. The contrast gives the long flower panicles greater definition and helps their rich color remain the focus of the spring display.