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Korean Lilac

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula

Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah pew-BES-senz PAT-ew-la
SKU #07197
4-8

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A densely branched, upright, deciduous shrub with dark green velvety foliage in spring. Foliage develops a burgundy tint in fall. Soft lavender-pink flowers tip the branches for a lovely spring accent. Korean Lilac blooms about a week later than common lilac, extending the bloom season. Excellent for borders, screens, and hedges.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasInclude this fragrant-blooming shrub within the mixed border or at the edges where you will be sure to enjoy. Plant several as an informal hedge or screen and as a backdrop for the rest of the border.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care InstructionsThrives in rich, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Supplement water before spring bloom, in absence of rainfall or snow melt. Fertilize in early spring. Prune promptly after flowering.
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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasInclude this fragrant-blooming shrub within the mixed border or at the edges where you will be sure to enjoy. Plant several as an informal hedge or screen and as a backdrop for the rest of the border.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in rich, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Supplement water before spring bloom, in absence of rainfall or snow melt. Fertilize in early spring. Prune promptly after flowering.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.