Korean Lilac
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula
Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah pew-BES-senz PAT-ew-la
SKU #07197
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Design Ideas | Include 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 Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | Thrives 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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