Lilac, Pinktini

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Jeftin’

Group: Preston Lilac

Size (HxW): 4-5’ x 3-4’

Growth Habit: Dense, upright

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

An outstanding, compact lilac

Abundant, bright pink flowers

Lightly scented flower panicles

Light green, leathery textured foliage turns dusty red-purple in fall

Blooms from June to July for approximately 10 days

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight

Medium Growth Rate: 6-8”/year

Row Spacing: 24” apart

Individual Spacing: 5’ apart

Drought tolerant once established

Non-suckering

Disease resistant

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 & sandy soils