It needs to be sheltered form harsh
evergreen shrub or small tree with silvery-grey bark peeling to reveal cream
creating stunning two-toned blossoms
The fruit is large
Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' - 90-110cm, 5lt Callicarpa It needs to be shelteredSyringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spth' is an upright, spreading, deciduous shrub with round, half open habit, attractive, heart shaped, dark green leaves, and beautiful, very fragrant, single, deep wine red flowers growing in long, slender panicles and blooming in late spring and summer. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spth' grows best in fertile, humus rich, slightly alkaline, moist, well drained soils.