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 An late bloomer to extend the Lilac blooming season, 'Albert F. Holden' features abundant clusters of deliciously fragrant deep violet flowers. The flowers are excellent for cutting and enjoying indoors, and the butterflies love them. The light green, powdery mildew resistant foliage remains attractive through summer. An intermediate grower to 7 feet high and 8 feet wide, Albert F. Holden can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small tree. One of those plants that will always have you looking forward to spring, plant this sensory wonder near a window or patios, decks and other outdoor living spaces where the pretty blooms and fragrance can be enjoyed. Cold hardy to -40F and deer resistant.

Growing to 7 feet tall and 8 feet wide, the Albert F. Holden Lilac can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it makes a fine specimen or mid-size hedge. As it grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive small multi-trunk tree. Plant near paths, walkways and outdoor living spaces where the wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, purple theme gardens, cut flower gardens, butterfly gardens and cottage gardens. 

Suggested Spacing:  5 to 6 feet apart for solid hedges; 14 feet or more apart for space between plants

Albert F. Holden Lilac is easy to grow in a moist but well drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Prefers a neutral to alkaline soil pH  between 6.5-8.0. Pelletized agricultural lime can be applied to sweeten acid soil. Fertilize once, in early spring, with a light application of an organic plant food or slow-release shrub & tree fertilizer. Prune as necessary right after bloom in spring.