Pocahontas Canadian Lilac

Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'

Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah hi-a-SIN-thi-floh-ra
SKU #07219
2-7

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Extend the lilac season with this extremely hardy, early blooming variety. Deep maroon-purple buds open in early May to fragrant, deep violet blooms 7 to 10 days before common lilac varieties bloom. Plant near a window or adjacent to a pathway where the fragrant blooms can be enjoyed. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7

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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design IdeasHere is an early blooming lilac to include in the sunny mixed border or as an informal hedge. The fragrant flowers are a wonderful addition to indoor arrangements, so be sure to plant it where you can reach the branches.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea);Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Peony (Paeonia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering.
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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design IdeasHere is an early blooming lilac to include in the sunny mixed border or as an informal hedge. The fragrant flowers are a wonderful addition to indoor arrangements, so be sure to plant it where you can reach the branches.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea);Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Peony (Paeonia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering.

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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.