Lilac, Miss Canada

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Miss Canada’

Group: Preston Lilac

Size (HxW): 10’-12’ x 10-12’

Growth Habit: Upright

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Bright pink blooms appear later in the season than other lilacs

Lightly scented flower panicles

Light green leathery textured foliage

Blooms in mid June for approximately 10 days

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight

Fast Growth Rate: 12-14”/year

Row Spacing: 3’ apart

Individual Spacing: 10’ apart

Drought tolerant once established

Non-suckering

Disease resistant

Available in treeform

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 a well drained planting location; does not like soggy soil - Tolerates heavy clay and sandy soils