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FRENCH (Common) LILAC

French Lilacs, also know as "common" Lilacs, are the typical varieties that were most often planted by homesteaders. Many of these Lilac varieties around our community are very old.  French Lilacs are large shrubs and grow rather quickly. Beautiful flowers signify that we are in the heart of spring. Their unmistakable fragrance is epic!

BEAUTY OF MOSCOW

CHARLES JOLY

COMMON PURPLE

LUDWIG SPAETH

MADAME LEMOINE

SENSATION

PRUNING VIDEO

We highly recommend that you watch this video to understand how to prune a lilac.  It is an important practice to ensure abundant blooms from year to year.

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BEAUTY OF MOSCOW
(Syringa vulgaris 'Beauty of Moscow')

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 8-12'
• SPREAD 8-12'
• BLOOMS MAY
• DOUBLE PALE PINK/ROSE FLOWERS
• MODERATE WATER 
• FULL TO PART SUN
• DELIGHTFUL FRAGRANCE

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COMMON PURPLE
(Syringa vulgaris)

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 8-12'
• SPREAD 8-12'
• BLOOMS MAY
• LILAC PURPLE FLOWERS
• MODERATE WATER 
• FULL TO PART SUN
• DELIGHTFUL FRAGRANCE

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 CONGO
(Syringa vulgaris 'cONGO' )

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 8-10'
• SPREAD 6-8'
• HEIRLOOM VARIETY
• HUGE DEEP PURPLE/ MAGENTA FLOWERS
• MODERATE WATER NEEDS
• FULL TO PART SUN
• INCREDIBLE FRAGRANCE

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MADAME LEMOINE
(Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine')

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 8-12'
• SPREAD 8-10'
• BLOOMS MAY
• DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERS
• MODERATE WATER NEEDS
• FULL TO PART SUN
• DELIGHTFUL FRAGRANCE

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SENSATION
(Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation')

• ZONE 3
• HEIGHT 8-12'
• SPREAD 8-12'
• BLOOMS MAY
• PURPLE/WHITE PICOTEE FLOWERS
• MODERATE WATER 
• FULL TO PART SUN
• DELIGHTFUL FRAGRANCE