Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman'

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Syringa vulgaris ‘Mme Florent Stepman’ is a refined white lilac valued for its full double flowers and rich spring fragrance. In late spring, the shrub produces generous, upright flower clusters made up of densely layered white blooms, creating a clean, luminous display against the fresh green foliage. The scent is strong and traditional, making it especially effective near paths or seating areas. With a sturdy, upright structure and dependable performance in sunny positions, this variety matures into a long-lasting garden shrub that delivers reliable flowering and classic lilac character year after year.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 2.5m-4
Flowering Month
  • May
  • June
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Scented
  • Spring flowering
  • Summer flowering

How to care for Syringa vulgaris 'Mme Florent Stepman'

Light:
Full sun; at least 6 hours of direct light gives the best flowering.

Soil:
Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates chalk and neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. Avoid waterlogged ground.

Water:
Water well during establishment and in prolonged dry spells; established plants cope with short droughts.

Pruning:
Remove spent flower heads straight after flowering; carry out any shaping immediately after bloom as flowers form on older wood.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser; avoid excess nitrogen which reduces flowering.

Notes

Deciduous flowering shrub

Upright, bushy habit

Mid-green, heart-shaped leaves

Large panicles of double white flowers

Strong, classic lilac fragrance

Flowers in late spring

Long lived and reliable

Excellent for borders, specimens, and cut flowers

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