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Old Glory Lilac
Syringa x 'Old Glory'
Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah
SKU #04219
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 8 to 11 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide.
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| Description | An exciting, new release from the United States National Arboretum, this exceptional lilac grows well even in the heat and humidity of the Mid-Atlantic and southern areas. Abundant, fragrant, purple-blue flowers are displayed on a rounded form, with tough, disease tolerant foliage specifically bred to resist mildew. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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. |
| History | 'Old Glory' is a selection from a controlled hybridization between Syringa 'Sweet Charity' and Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pochohontas, made by Don Egolf in 1978 and released in march 2006. Thoroughly tested throughout most of the eastern United States from Alabama and Mississippi in the south and north to Michigan, Minnesota and Massachusetts. This cultivar has good tolerance to Cercospora blight and Pseudomonas syringae in warmer climates where these two diseases are a problem. A product of the U.S. National Arboretum, which is leading institution in the United States conducting long-term hybridization, testing and evaluation of trees and shrubs. Over 650 named cultivars have been released by the Arboretum to the ornamental nursery and floral industries. (NA 62974; PI641803) |
Details
| Description | An exciting, new release from the United States National Arboretum, this exceptional lilac grows well even in the heat and humidity of the Mid-Atlantic and southern areas. Abundant, fragrant, purple-blue flowers are displayed on a rounded form, with tough, disease tolerant foliage specifically bred to resist mildew. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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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History
| History | 'Old Glory' is a selection from a controlled hybridization between Syringa 'Sweet Charity' and Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pochohontas, made by Don Egolf in 1978 and released in march 2006. Thoroughly tested throughout most of the eastern United States from Alabama and Mississippi in the south and north to Michigan, Minnesota and Massachusetts. This cultivar has good tolerance to Cercospora blight and Pseudomonas syringae in warmer climates where these two diseases are a problem. A product of the U.S. National Arboretum, which is leading institution in the United States conducting long-term hybridization, testing and evaluation of trees and shrubs. Over 650 named cultivars have been released by the Arboretum to the ornamental nursery and floral industries. (NA 62974; PI641803) |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Old Glory Lilac produce flowers?
Spring
Is Old Glory Lilac evergreen or deciduous?
Old Glory Lilac is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Old Glory Lilac?
Old Glory Lilac is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Old Glory Lilac resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Old Glory Lilac grow?
Old Glory Lilac has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Old Glory Lilac in my landscape?
Old Glory Lilac is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color are Old Glory Lilac flowers?
Old Glory Lilac produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Old Glory Lilac?
Old Glory Lilac has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Old Glory Lilac?
Good companion plants for Old Glory Lilac include: Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Old Glory Lilac?
Thrives 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.
What is the history of Old Glory Lilac?
'Old Glory' is a selection from a controlled hybridization between Syringa 'Sweet Charity' and Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pochohontas, made by Don Egolf in 1978 and released in march 2006. Thoroughly tested throughout most of the eastern United States from Alabama and Mississippi in the south and north to Michigan, Minnesota and Massachusetts. This cultivar has good tolerance to Cercospora blight and Pseudomonas syringae in warmer climates where these two diseases are a problem. A product of the U.S. National Arboretum, which is leading institution in the United States conducting long-term hybridization, testing and evaluation of trees and shrubs. Over 650 named cultivars have been released by the Arboretum to the ornamental nursery and floral industries. (NA 62974; PI641803)
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