Korean Lilac
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula
SKU
07197
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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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sih-REEN-gah pew-BES-senz PAT-ew-la |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Compact Form, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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