Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spaeth'
An old cultivar developed in 1883, this is still one of the best purples available. Its panicle-like thyrses of single, red-purple flowers are produced in early June. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spaeth'
Set top of rootball two inches above the ground level. Mix half garden soil and half planting mix. Mound soil to form water basin.