Redwine Lilac
Syringa x prestoniae 'Redwine'
SKU
02895
Beautiful magenta flowers with a spicy fragrance appear in spring on this late-blooming lilac. This hardy variety adapts well to warm weather. Attracts butterflies and is a great cut flower. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, drought tolerant but requires regular moisture for best performance.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sih-REEN-gah pres-TON-ee-ay |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Upright, rounded shrub 8 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established, drought tolerant but requires regular moisture for best performance. |
Follow regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep, extensive root system. Feed before new growth emerges in spring. Increase watering before spring bloom, in absence of rainfall/snow melt. Prune after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7
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