Lilac, Madame Lemoine

Syringa vulgaris ‘Madame Lemoine’

Group: French Lilac

Priced by size: $24.99 – $46.99

Size (HxW): 8-10’ x 8-10’

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Abundant snow-white blooms

Dark green, heart-shaped, glossy foliage

Great for hedging, shelterbelts & large feature shrubs

Blooms in late May – early June

Prune immediately after blooms fade

Double (8-12 petals), heavily scented blooms

Blooms for approximately 1.5 weeks

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Fast Growth Rate: 10-14”/year

Hedge spacing: minimum 3-4’ apart

Shelterbelt spacing: maximum 6’ apart

Limited suckering near the base; creates a multi-stem shrub & is non-invasive

Exceptionally hardy & disease resistant

Susceptible to powdery mildew if planted in shady spots

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 ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils