The famous Lilo! Known for its beautiful and fragrant flowers that produce an essential oil widely used in cosmetics, especially in perfumes.
Bushy shrub that can reach 2-4m in height. Deciduous and heart-shaped dark green leaves. Striking fragrant pink-lilac flowers that grow in clusters. Very attractive to butterflies and bees.
Prune after flowering to avoid cutting the current season flowers.
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| Transplant |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | Lilac, Pink |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Hardiness | Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Plant use | Coastal garden, Cosmetic, Cut flower, Essential Oil, Pollution tolerant, Singular, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Loam, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Frequent |