President Lincoln Lilac

Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln'

Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah vul-GAIR-iss
SKU #07214
3-8

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A truly outstanding lilac noted for its large trusses of single Wedgewood blue flowers. Captivating fragrance is a bonus. Mid-season bloomer typically flowers in mid-May. Branches are erect and open with rich green foliage. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast grower to 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Windbreak
Design IdeasThis shrub is a fine choice for including the always-sought-after blue flowers in the garden along with wonderful fragrance. Grow as a tall, informal hedge or in the mixed border where its erect branches will be held above other plants.
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsFollow regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep, extensive root system. Feed before new growth emerges in spring. Increase watering before spring bloom, in absence of rainfall/snow melt. Prune after flowering.
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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Windbreak
Design IdeasThis shrub is a fine choice for including the always-sought-after blue flowers in the garden along with wonderful fragrance. Grow as a tall, informal hedge or in the mixed border where its erect branches will be held above other plants.
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsFollow regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep, extensive root system. Feed before new growth emerges in spring. Increase watering before spring bloom, in absence of rainfall/snow melt. 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.