Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Royal Purple' - Royal Purple Lilac
SKU #'s
- 1001538
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Royal Purple Lilac is a deciduous shrub with an upright habit and rounded crown. Its medium green foliage turns purple in fall. Highly fragrant panicles of deep purple double flowers bloom heavily from early to mid spring. Best flowering with full sun and rich, moist well-drained neutral soils.
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Type: |
Shrub, Tree |
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Origins: |
S. oblata x S. vulgaris Hybrid |
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Height: |
12' - 15' |
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Spread: |
8’ - 12' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Does not do well in acidic soils. Overfertilization can reduce blooms.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Giant Hyssop, New Jersey Tea, Joe-Pye Weed
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Syringa X hyacinthiflora Royal Purple
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
