Congo Lilac
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- flowering dateBlooms late spring to early summer
- hardiness zone3-8
- height8 - 10 feet
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI MT PR
- ship asJUMBO
- sun exposureFull Sun
- Excellent fragrance
- True red color
- Grows to 8 to 10 feet in height
Beautiful in looks and fragrance, Conga adds a distinctive flair to the cutting garden. Fragrant flower heads start the season in vibrant red, then turn a lovely purple as they mature. Plant this beautiful specimen near a window or entrance so that you can enjoy the entirety of its wonderful show. In addition to its colorful display this French lilac exudes a sweet, classic perfume that marks the season wonderfully. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds, Conga grows to an impressive 8 to ten feet in height, with a wider spread. This flowering shrub is a good choice for planting in borders, as a hedge, or for privacy screens. Syringa vulgaris 'Conga'
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 MT PR
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship asJUMBO
- 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:
| 2025 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, Trees and Shrubs |
| 3A-3B | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 4A-4B | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 5A | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 5B | 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 6A | 3/24/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 6B | 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 7A | 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 7B | 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8A | 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8B | 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9A | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9B-10B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 5/26/25 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25 |
