Pocahontas Canadian Lilac

Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'

Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah hi-a-SIN-thi-floh-ra
SKU #07219
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OVERVIEW
Description Extend the lilac season with this extremely hardy, early blooming variety. Deep maroon-purple buds open in early May to fragrant, deep violet blooms 7 to 10 days before common lilac varieties bloom. Plant near a window or adjacent to a pathway where the fragrant blooms can be enjoyed. Deciduous.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Early spring
Mature Size Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Spreading
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design Ideas Here is an early blooming lilac to include in the sunny mixed border or as an informal hedge. The fragrant flowers are a wonderful addition to indoor arrangements, so be sure to plant it where you can reach the branches.
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea);Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Peony (Paeonia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
CARE
Care 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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