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Common White Lilac-Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'-Fragrant flowering shrub 3 Gallon

Common White Lilac-Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'-Fragrant flowering shrub 3 Gallon

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Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'

Description

The Syringa vulgaris 'Alba', commonly known as the Common White Lilac, is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers. It is a classic garden favorite, celebrated for its beauty and sweet fragrance that fills the air in spring.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use in mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or as part of a fragrant garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen due to its dense foliage.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'
  • Common Name Common Name: Common White Lilac
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 8-15 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
  • 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

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as 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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