Lilac, Common

Syringa vulgaris

Group: French Lilac

Size (HxW): 10-12’ x 10-12’

Growth Habit: Upright, Dense

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

One of the most popular lilacs used for hedges

Heavily scented, mauve pink flowers

Blue-green, heart shaped, glossy foliage

Blooms in May; lasts for approximately 10 days

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight daily

Medium Growth Rate: 8-10”/year

Drought tolerant once established

Row Spacing: minimum of 3’ apart

Limited suckering

Highly disease resistant

May be susceptible to powdery mildew near the end of summer (cosmetic, not fatal to plant unless severe and recurrent)

Plant Care:

- Prune immediately after they have finished flowering; if pruned earlier and/or later, flower buds for the next blooming season will be cut off - Prefers well-drained planting site; Does not like soggy soil - Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils

Description

Size (HxW): 10-12’ x 10-12’

Growth Habit: Upright, Dense

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

One of the most popular lilacs used for hedges
Heavily scented, mauve pink flowers
Blue-green, heart shaped, glossy foliage
Blooms in May; lasts for approximately 10 days
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight daily
Medium Growth Rate: 8-10”/year
Drought tolerant once established
Row Spacing: minimum of 3’ apart
Limited suckering
Highly disease resistant
May be susceptible to powdery mildew near the end of summer (cosmetic, not fatal to plant unless severe and recurrent)