Lilac, Royalty

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Royalty’

Group: Preston Lilac

Priced by size: $24.99 – $46.99

Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Oval

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

Lightly scented, purple flower panicles

Forest green, leathery textured foliage

Makes an excellent hedge

Blooms in late June; lasts for 7-12 days

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight

Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 10-15”/year

Drought tolerant once established

Prefers a well drained planting location; does not tolerate soggy soil

Row Spacing: minimum of 3’ apart

Limited suckering

Susceptible to occasional minor fungal black spot later in the season (cosmetic, not fatal to plant)

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 - Does not tolerate soggy soil

Description

Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Oval

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

Lightly scented, purple flower panicles
Forest green, leathery textured foliage
Makes an excellent hedge
Blooms in late June; lasts for 7-12 days
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight
Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 10-15”/year
Drought tolerant once established
Prefers a well drained planting location; does not tolerate soggy soil
Row Spacing: minimum of 3’ apart
Limited suckering
Susceptible to occasional minor fungal black spot later in the season (cosmetic, not fatal to plant)
Disease resistant