Product Details
Growing Zones: 3-7 outdoors
(hardy down to -30℉)
3-7 outdoors
- Mature Height:
- 8-15 ft.
- Mature Width:
- 6-12 ft.
- Sunlight:
- Full-Partial
- Growth Rate:
- Moderate
- Botanical Name:
- Syringa vulgaris
- Does Not Ship To:
- AZ
Product Description
The most fragrant blossoms in the world!
Fragrant lavender flower clusters bloom mid to late spring, filling your yard with sweet smelling fragrances for weeks, if not months.
These plants are so aromatic.
These lilac shrubs make excellent hedges. They mature up to 8-15 feet tall, and give you a flowering alternative to most privacy shrubs. Trim once a year or leave them alone to grow into their natural form.
Purple Lilac bushes reach their full size in a hurry... so you get a mature hedge quickly. Known for its cold hardiness, these lilacs will thrive in the north.
Adaptable to most soil conditions, and pest resistant, too! A fast grower that requires minimal care... just plant it and forget it!
Gives your yard unequivocal fragrance and color for a lifetime!
Customer Reviews & Photos
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I was looking for some Lilacs that looked like the ones I grew up with. They were sent as requested but the shipper set the boxes on end and during shipment on of the plants separated from the soil material and the roots were above it. It seems to be doing OK, just not a vigorous as the other three. I think it should pick up. Otherwise these are the ones I looked for and look very good so far.
Fist shipment arrived in pieces. I called fast growing trees and they fixed it immediately and sent another shipment out. Sadly the lilac is not growing as well as we would like as per now but hope abounds.
We ordered the Common Purple Lilac in June and it arrived intact and appeared healthy. We planted it two days later. So far it appears to be adjusting to the new environment. We look forward to seeing its blooms. Based on this info I would recommend this plant.
Thank you for the purple lilac plant as after the replacement of the initial plant the second one is doing well. It arrived fresh but no blooms yet
This was part of my first ever order from this nursery. The plant is doing well. has leaves for the past 3 months. No flowers yet later I'm sure. The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is doing well also. The other 2 Crape Myrtles did not grow.
Planting & Care
Common Purple Lilacs also know as (Syringa vulgaris) are one of the most popular fragrant multi blooming shrubs. These plants can bloom gorgeous white, pink or lavender clusters and reach a height of 8-15 ft. Lilac growth can range from 12-24 inches yearly; depending your growing environment and conditions. They are best grown in zones 3-7.
Choosing a location: Lilacs can tolerate full sun to partial shade, but prefer 6 hours of sun for the best bloom. In warmer climates plant your lilacs in afternoon shade so that they are not exposed to hot afternoon sun. Lilacs prefer rich, moist soil but do not like to be in areas that retain water for a long period of time.
Planting directions:
1) After choosing your area, dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the container that the plant arrives in.
2) Carefully remove the plant from the container. Lightly tapping the container will help to loosen it if it is difficult to remove.
3) Lightly comb the roots with your fingers to loosen the roots so that the spread out more quickly.
4) Place your plant in the hole so that the top of the soil is even with the surrounding soil level.
5) Back fill with a mixture of native soil and compost. These plants like rich soil so you can use a 50/50 mixture of compost and native soil. Water after every few inches to remove any air pockets. Tamp the soil well when done to eliminate air pockets.
6) Water well when done and cover the area with mulch to protect the roots and help them conserve moisture.
Watering: Lilacs like moist but not wet soil, they will need to be watered regularly while establishing. They’ll need water once or twice a week (sometimes more in extreme heat), allowing the soil to dry 1-2 inches down before watering again.
Pruning: Lilacs do not need much pruning except to remove damaged or crossing branches. If you remove faded or spent flowers immediately, it will increase the amount of flowers the following season.
Fertilization: Fertilize lilacs in early spring before bloom with a well balanced fertilizer to encourage growth and blooms. A 10-10-10 or all purpose shrub fertilizer will be adequate, please read and follow the label instructions.
Shipping Details
Most items ship the next business day unless otherwise noted
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately, however some orders may ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on the weekends) from date of purchase. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $15 | $11.95 |
| $15.00-$23.99 | $13.95 |
| $24.00-$39.99 | $16.95 |
| $40.00-$79.99 | $19.95 |
| $80.00-$98.99 | $24.95 |
| $99.00-$124.99 | $24.95 |
| $125 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Shipping Alert:
You can still order, but due to cold weather, we have delayed shipping to the areas shaded on the map below. We want your new plant to thrive right out of the box, so we will wait on shipping your order until the weather is ideal. This includes anyone in
Growing Zones 3 - 5. If you are unsure of your growing zone, visit our
Growing Zone Finder.
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.
We will resume normal shipping in the Spring. Please see the table below for your approximate ship date.
| Growing Zone | Shipping Resumes | |
| Zones 3 & 4 | Week of May 4th | |
| Zone 5 | Week of April 13th | |
| Zones 6 - 11 | Ships Now! |