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Common White Lilac-Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'-Fragrant blooms for gardens 5 Gallon

Common White Lilac-Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'-Fragrant blooms for gardens 5 Gallon

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Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'

Description

The Syringa vulgaris 'Alba', commonly known as the Common White Lilac, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its beautiful, fragrant white flowers. It is a classic garden favorite, appreciated for its stunning spring blooms and delightful scent.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for hedges, borders, and as a standalone specimen in gardens. Its fragrant blooms make it perfect for cut flower arrangements and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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, and other spring-flowering shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooms
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • 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 powdery mildew
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