Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding'

How to grow Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' in NZ

Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' grows best in full sun with fertile well drained soil. Improve the soil with compost before planting and water regularly while establishing. Apply a balanced fertiliser each spring and choose an open site with good air circulation. A sunny position encourages vigorous growth and abundant flowering every season.

Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' care tips

Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' benefits from removing spent flower heads after flowering and lightly pruning to maintain a tidy shape. Water during prolonged dry periods and mulch around the base to conserve moisture while keeping it clear of the stems. Feed annually in spring to encourage healthy foliage and prolific flowering.

Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' size, spacing, and growth rate

Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' typically grows 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide. Space plants around 3 metres apart to allow healthy airflow and full canopy development. Growth is moderate, producing a dense flowering shrub over several seasons. Occasional pruning helps maintain the desired size and form.

Landscaping uses for Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding'

Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' is ideal for cottage gardens, mixed shrub borders, feature planting, and informal hedges. The fragrant spring flowers attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements. It combines beautifully with other spring flowering shrubs and perennial plants to create colourful seasonal displays.

Why buy Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants that are carefully grown for outstanding garden performance. Every Syringa 'Mrs Edward Harding' is selected for health and vigour before dispatch so it arrives ready to establish successfully. Our experienced team provides expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and dependable customer service.