• Award-winning
• Multiple seasons of interest 
• Scented, wine-red flowers 
• Low-maintenance
• Great for beds, borders and hedges 
 
Description
The Syringa vulgaris' Andenken an Ludwig Späth' is an award-winning, upright, ornamental shrub and is considered one of the best purple lilacs. 
 
This beautiful Lilac displays fragrant wine-red florets from late spring, attracting bees, birds and butterflies. 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' is small to medium-sized with large, attractive heart-shaped, dark green leaves from spring until autumn. 
 
Planting Position
This Lilac is a low-maintenance addition, suitable for beds, borders and hedges and can be used for informal, cottage and coastal gardens. The Syringa vulgaris' Andenken an Ludwig Späth' will do well in sheltered areas, prefers full sun to partial shade and needs moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. 
 
Care and Maintenance
The Syringa vulgaris' Andenken an Ludwig Späth' requires little maintenance. In mid-summer, Prune immediately after flowering to remove faded flowers before the seeds set. This will increase bloom production the following year.
 
Size
After ten years, the tree can reach a 4m height with a 4m spread.