President Grevy French Lilac (Syringa) - 7 Gallon Pot
$96.99
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President Grevy French Lilac (Syringa) - 7 Gallon Pot
$96.99
Sale price
$96.99
Regular price
$132.00
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Description
President Grevy French Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-7b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 8-12'
Width at Maturity: 6-8'
Spacing: 5-6' for solid hedges; 12' or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Flower Color: Lavender-Mauve buds open to Powder Blue flowers
Flower Size: 8-10" clusters of small flowers
Flowering Period: Mid to Late Spring
Flower Type: Single, in Clusters
Fragrant Flowers: Yes, extremely fragrant!
Foliage Color: Rich Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay soils to ensure good drainage), Loam, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 6.5-8.0 (Neutral)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold temperatures (-40F), Deer, Disease, Drought (Moderate when established), Insect, Salt Soil
Description
A true classic that was given the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1886, 'President Grevy' is a French Hybrid Lilac treasured by gardeners around the world. In mid spring it features abundant large conical clusters of mauve buds that open to extremely fragrant powder-blue flowers. The lovely two-tone effect is breathtaking! The flowers are excellent for cutting and enjoying indoors. The butterflies love them. The rich green, heart-shape leaves remain attractive through summer. A tall grower 10 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, President Grevy can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small tree. Being a French hybrid, this one does not produce suckers. 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 heavenly fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. Cold hardy to -40F and deer resistant.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing to 10 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, the President Grevy Lilac can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it makes a fine specimen or tall 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, blue theme gardens, cut flower gardens, butterfly gardens and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 6 feet apart for solid hedges; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
The President Grevy 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.
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