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Lilac - Monge
Monge Lilac, Syringa vulgaris 'Monge' is an outstandingly showy and fragrant French Hybrid Lilac that produces an abundance of red-purple single flowers in May. It is a consistent heavy bloomer and it has the true lilac scent. This upright growing shrub has blue-green foliage that turns purple in the fall. It is easily grown in average, medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Monge Lilac tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. It prefers organically rich, slightly acidic soils with good drainage. Once it is established, it only needs occasional watering. Being very showy and extremely fragrant, it makes a wonderful screen or border specimen. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. It is a large and fast growing bush reaching 8-12 feet in height and 8-10 in width. ... additional info
Forsythia - Spectabilis It grows at a rapid rate and is long-lived. Tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions, but prefers full sun. Allow plenty of room for plant to spread. Withstands city conditions. `Spectabilis' (Showy Border Forsythia) is the most common forsythia. The profuse, yellow flowers of forsythia are considered by many to be the first sure sign of spring. Flowers will last for two or three weeks unless killed by cold. Suggested uses for this plant include border, specimen plant, and screen. Prune in spring after flowering so that buds for the next year can develop in the fall. |
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