Congo French Lilac Shrub
Heavenly spring fragrance
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- flowering dateBlooms late spring to early summer
- hardiness zone3-8
- height8 - 10 feet
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship as2" POT
- sun exposureFull Sun
This red lilac's powerful fragrance is matched only by its color. Flower heads start out red, then turn a lovely purple. Lilacs are great for the back of a border or for hedging, and they make excellent cut flowers. They are one of the best heavenly fragrances of spring! Syringa vulgaris 'Congo'
Product Details
- botanical nameSyringa vulgaris 'Congo'
- flowering dateBlooms late spring to early summer
- flower colorPurple
- flower form10" long panicle clusters
- foliage typeDeciduous, smooth textured
- formShrub
- growth rateModerate once established, which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks
- hardiness zone3-8
- height8 - 10 feet
- planting instructionsDig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots. Spread roots around and fill in with dirt so that the crown is at soil level.
- pruningPrune only to shape the lilac after it finishes flowering.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonFall
- ship as2" POT
- soil requirementMoist, humus-enriched, well-drained soil
- spacing6 - 8 feet
- spread6 - 8 feet
- sun exposureFull Sun
- watering requirementAverage water needs
Shipping Schedule
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2019 Fall Shipping Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zone | German Iris and Select Daylilies | Bulbs, Perennials & Potted Plants |
| 3A-6B | 8/12/19 - 11/1/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/1/19 |
| 7A | 8/12/19 - 11/15/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 7B-10B | 8/19/19 - 11/15/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 1-6: 10/28/19 Zones 7-10: 111/11/19 |
Zones 1-6: 10/28/19 Zones 7-10: 111/11/19 |
