Syringa vulgaris New Age Lavender
Syringa vulgaris New Age Lavender grows to just 5 feet with pink buds opening to fragrant lavender flowers.
The common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, is a beloved suckering shrub or small tree originally native to the Balkan peninsula now grown widely across Europe and North America. Lilacs are most famous for their beautiful flowers in shades of white, purple and pink and their characteristic, intense and beautiful fragrance. They are also extremely hardy. New Age Lavender is a great compact shrub to just 5 feet high and wide with lavender-pink buds opening to light lavender flowers with wonderful fragrance. Perfect for containers, small space, and hedges. Likely hardy to zone 3 or lower.
Common Name: Common Lilac
Family: Oleaceae (The Olive Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky hills of the Balkan Peninsula.
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