Lilac, Vesper Song

Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Vesper Song’

Group: French Hybrid Lilac

Priced by size: $25.99 – $46.99

Size (HxW): 8-10’ x 8-10’

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

An early blooming hybrid variety

Pink buds open to lilac-pink blooms

Blue-green, heart-shaped, glossy foliage

Great for hedging, shelterbelts & large feature shrubs

Blooms in mid – late May

Prune immediately after blooms fade

Single (4-5 petals), heavily scented blooms

Blooms for approximately 1.5 weeks

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight for blooming

Fast growth gate (10-14”/yr)

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