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Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'-Fragrant blooms-Hardy shrub 5/6' h B&B

Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'-Fragrant blooms-Hardy shrub 5/6' h B&B

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Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'

Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'

Description

The 'Donald Wyman' Preston Lilac is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning, fragrant blooms and hardy nature. It features large clusters of pinkish-lavender flowers that appear in late spring, providing a beautiful display in any garden. This lilac is a hybrid, developed for its cold hardiness and resistance to common lilac diseases.

Suggested Uses

This lilac is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as part of a flowering hedge. Its fragrant blooms make it perfect for cutting gardens, and it attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'
  • Common Name Common Name: Donald Wyman' Preston Lilac
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 8-10 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Peonies, and other sun-loving perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base in colder regions to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases
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