Lilac Bush Live Plant – Potted Old Fashion Lilac 14-20″ Purple Lavender Fragrant Outdoor

Overview

Experience the captivating charm and intoxicating aroma of the lilac bush live plant. This beautiful specimen, a variety of Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as old fashion lilac, arrives as a healthy, thriving plant, typically 14-20 inches tall and grown in a 5-inch deep pot. Its intensely fragrant purple-lavender blooms are a hallmark of spring, filling your garden with a delightful, classic scent. Unlike bare-root alternatives, our potted fragrant lilac plant is fully rooted in soil, ensuring a smoother transition and faster establishment in your landscape. This iconic shrub is perfect for creating a visually stunning and aromatic focal point, beloved by gardeners for generations.

The lilac bush live plant transforms any outdoor space into a haven for wildlife, attracting honeybees, butterflies, and birds with its vibrant flowers. Whether you’re looking for a standalone specimen, a beautiful privacy screen, or an elegant hedge, this versatile plant offers endless possibilities. Its robust nature and easy-care requirements make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Prepare to enjoy years of breathtaking beauty and an unforgettable fragrance each spring with this exceptional addition to your garden.

Key Benefits

Adding a lilac bush live plant to your garden offers a multitude of advantages, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and ecological value. This classic shrub provides more than just visual beauty; it creates an immersive sensory experience that transforms your outdoor living space.

• Intensely Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the strong, sweet, and classic scent of the old fashion lilac, which can perfume your entire yard during its spring bloom, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant purple-lavender flowers are a magnet for essential garden visitors such as honeybees, butterflies, and various bird species, significantly boosting your garden’s biodiversity and supporting local ecosystems.
• Versatile Landscaping: This purple lilac bush is incredibly adaptable, serving beautifully as a striking standalone specimen, a dense and fragrant privacy screen, or a charming hedge along property lines or pathways.
• Shipped Fully Rooted: Our plants are carefully grown and shipped fully rooted in soil, which dramatically reduces transplant shock. This ensures a smoother, more successful transition to your garden and quicker establishment.
• Easy Care & Low Maintenance: Known for its resilience, this fragrant lilac plant is a low-maintenance choice that thrives with minimal effort, providing abundant beauty and enjoyment for many years without constant upkeep.
• Excellent Cut Flowers: Bring the delightful fragrance and beauty indoors by cutting fresh lilac branches. They make stunning arrangements, filling your home with their intoxicating scent.
• Hardy & Adaptable: Thriving in USDA Zones 3-8, this plant is suitable for a wide range of climates, demonstrating excellent cold hardiness and adaptability to various environmental conditions.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your lilac bush live plant is straightforward and rewarding, leading to years of beautiful, fragrant blooms. To ensure optimal growth, start by selecting the right location in your garden. Lilacs are sun-loving plants and require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce abundant, fragrant flowers. A south or west-facing spot is often ideal. While they can tolerate partial shade, too little sun will result in fewer blooms and a less vigorous plant. Ensure good air circulation around the plant to prevent fungal issues.

When it comes to soil, the old fashion lilac prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5-7.0). Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture, as this can lead to root rot. If your soil is heavy, amend it with organic matter like compost or peat moss to improve drainage. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the ground. Backfill with soil, gently firming it around the roots, and water thoroughly. Consistent watering is crucial during the establishment period, especially in dry spells. Once established, lilacs are relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer before new growth appears. Pruning should be done after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape the bush, promoting better flowering the following year. This also helps maintain the desirable size and form of your purple lilac bush.

This resilient syringa vulgaris is generally disease-resistant, but keep an eye out for powdery mildew in humid conditions. Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering to minimize risk. With proper care, your fragrant lilac plant will flourish, providing a spectacular display each spring.

Size & Details

This lilac bush live plant arrives as a vibrant specimen, typically measuring between 14 to 20 inches tall from the top of the soil. It is cultivated in a 5-inch deep nursery pot, ensuring a robust and well-established root system ready for planting. At maturity, the old fashion lilac can achieve an impressive height of 8-15 feet and spread 6-12 feet wide, forming a substantial and visually impactful presence in your garden. This plant is shipped fully rooted in its original soil to minimize transplant shock and ensure a smooth transition to its new home. Expect the first fragrant blooms to appear in spring, usually within the first one to two years after planting, depending on growing conditions and care. Its moderate to fast growth rate means you won’t have to wait long to enjoy its full splendor.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will this lilac bush live plant get at maturity? A: This lilac bush live plant can grow to be quite substantial, typically reaching a height of 8-15 feet and a width of 6-12 feet at full maturity, creating a prominent feature in your landscape.
• Q: What kind of soil does the old fashion lilac prefer? A: The old fashion lilac thrives in well-drained soil that has a slightly acidic to neutral pH. It’s important to avoid excessively wet or heavy clay soils for optimal growth.
• Q: How much sunlight does this fragrant lilac plant need? A: For abundant and intensely fragrant blooms, your fragrant lilac plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Full sun exposure is key to its flowering success.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this purple lilac bush? A: The ideal times for planting your purple lilac bush are during the spring or fall seasons. This allows the plant to establish its root system before extreme summer heat or winter cold.
• Q: How often should I water my newly planted syringa vulgaris? A: After planting, water your syringa vulgaris thoroughly. Continue to water regularly, especially during dry periods, until the plant is well-established in its garden location.
• Q: Is this lilac bush suitable for attracting pollinators? A: Yes, absolutely! The vibrant purple-lavender flowers of this lilac bush live plant are known to attract honeybees, butterflies, and various birds, making your garden a haven for pollinators.
• Q: Can I use the flowers from this lilac for indoor arrangements? A: Yes, the old fashion lilac produces excellent cut flowers. You can bring its beautiful and intoxicating fragrance indoors by creating stunning floral arrangements.
• Q: What USDA zones is this lilac plant hardy in? A: This versatile lilac bush live plant is hardy and thrives in USDA Zones 3 through 8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates across the United States.
• Q: How is the plant shipped to prevent transplant shock? A: Our fragrant lilac plant is grown and shipped fully rooted in its 5-inch deep pot. This method significantly reduces transplant shock compared to bare-root or dug plants, ensuring a smoother transition for your plant.
• Q: Is this lilac bush considered easy to care for by beginners? A: Yes, this purple lilac bush is known for being relatively easy to care for and low-maintenance. It’s a great choice for both experienced gardeners and those new to gardening.