Syringa vulgaris Andenken an Ludwig Späth turns a sunny hedge or mixed border into a richly scented late-spring feature with slender panicles of single, deep wine-red flowers.
This upright, suckering shrub makes a useful screen, specimen, or cut-flower source. Dark green, heart-shaped leaves stay attractive through summer after the bloom.
Plant it in moist but well-drained neutral to alkaline soil with room for air circulation. Prune just after flowering, remove faded panicles and unwanted suckers, and watch for powdery mildew.
