DESCRIPTION
Syringa × chinensis ‘Saugeana’ is a deciduous lilac selected for airy, arching branches and abundant, sweetly fragrant flower panicles. Buds open in mid to late spring, typically May, in lilac to pinkish-purple tones that read deeper at first and soften as the florets expand. Fresh green foliage and a graceful, fountain-like outline keep it attractive after bloom.
The Chinese (Rouen) lilac originated in France in the late 1700s as a hybrid involving common lilac and Persian lilac, and ‘Saugeana’ is an early-named form associated with that lineage. After flowering, small capsules may follow, while the plant’s fine twigging and profuse bloom display suit borders, informal hedges, and garden edges.
DESCRIPTION
Syringa × chinensis ‘Saugeana’ is a deciduous lilac selected for airy, arching branches and abundant, sweetly fragrant flower panicles. Buds open in mid to late spring, typically May, in lilac to pinkish-purple tones that read deeper at first and soften as the florets expand. Fresh green foliage and a graceful, fountain-like outline keep it attractive after bloom.
The Chinese (Rouen) lilac originated in France in the late 1700s as a hybrid involving common lilac and Persian lilac, and ‘Saugeana’ is an early-named form associated with that lineage. After flowering, small capsules may follow, while the plant’s fine twigging and profuse bloom display suit borders, informal hedges, and garden edges.
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