Old Fashioned Lilac Bush – Purple Spring Flowers – Hardy Shrub – 10 to 14 inch Size – NOT SHIP AK, HI

Embrace Timeless Beauty with the Fragrant Lilac Bush

The fragrant Lilac Bush (Syringa vulgaris) evokes cherished memories with its spectacular, aromatic blooms. Shades of lilac, ranging from light to deep purple and lavender, create a stunning visual display typically in April or May. Lush green foliage beautifully frames the long-lasting flower clusters, ensuring this garden favorite remains as popular as ever. Its captivating aroma truly signals the arrival of spring, transforming your outdoor space into a sensory delight.

This remarkably hardy shrub offers exceptional versatility, making it a superb addition to any landscape. It can serve as a striking individual specimen plant, an informal hedge for privacy, a beautiful addition to a shrub border, or an effective windbreak or screen. The Lilac Bush is highly adaptable, tolerating a wide range of soil types and thriving in conditions from full sun to partial shade, making it an incredibly easy-to-grow plant for gardeners of all levels. It typically reaches a mature height of 8 to 15 feet with a spread of 6 to 12 feet, providing substantial presence in your garden.

Benefits of the Fragrant Lilac Bush:

• Fragrant Blooms: Immerse yourself in the classic, nostalgic scent of lilac, a truly unforgettable aroma.
• Hardy and Adaptable: This robust shrub thrives in various soil types and a range of sunlight conditions, ensuring its longevity.
• Versatile Use: Ideal as a prominent specimen plant, a charming hedge, or an effective screen for privacy and wind protection.
• Beautiful Cut Flowers: Bring the inherent beauty and intoxicating fragrance of these blooms indoors to brighten any space.
• Attracts Pollinators: Support local ecosystems by attracting beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to your garden.

Our field-grown hardy shrub is specifically cultivated for outdoor planting and should not be confined to pots. It is perfectly suited for growing zones 3 through 7, requiring full sun exposure for optimal flowering. Easy-to-follow growing instructions are conveniently included via a QR code, ensuring a successful planting experience. This live plant will be shipped in a dormant state, signifying its winter sleep with no leaves, and bare root, meaning it arrives without a planter pot or soil, ready for direct planting. Please note, we are unable to ship this plant to AK or HI.

Add a touch of timeless beauty and captivating fragrance to your landscape with the fragrant Lilac Bush. Order yours today and experience the pure joy of spring unfolding right in your own backyard. This resilient shrub will provide years of enjoyment, filling your garden with color and an irresistible aroma.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How large will my Lilac Bush grow? The Lilac Bush typically matures to a height of 8 to 15 feet with a spread of 6 to 12 feet, offering a substantial presence in your garden.
• What sunlight conditions are best for this shrub? This shrub flourishes in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. For the most abundant flowering, aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for the Lilac Bush? It is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7, indicating its resilience to various climates.
• When is the optimal time to plant a Lilac Bush? The best times for planting are generally in the spring or fall, allowing the roots ample opportunity to establish before extreme temperatures set in.
• How often should I water my Lilac Bush, especially initially? Water deeply and consistently, especially during its first year, to encourage robust root development. Once established, it demonstrates good drought tolerance.