Commonly known as Rouen or Chinese Lilac, this eye-catching hybrid is a cross between Syringa persica & S.vulgaris. The result is a free flowering shrub with much smaller leaves than the Common Lilac, giving a more airy appearance in garden borders. From late spring, this hardy, deciduous shrub is smothered in panicles of dainty, mauve-violet blooms with a sweet & spicy perfume. Lilac ' Saugeana' has an upright habit with slightly arching stems when in full flower. It is a quick grower, but can be pruned to maintain a more compact habit.