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Katherine Havemeyer Lilac
Katherine Havemeyer Lilac
Katherine Havemeyer Lilac
  • Hardiness Zones

    4-7

  • Mature Height

    8 - 10 feet

  • Flowering Date

    Late Spring

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

Katherine Havemeyer Lilac

Katherine Havemeyer Lilac

  • Intensely fragrant double lavender-purple flower clusters
  • Reliable late spring blooms on a hardy upright shrub
  • Award-winning variety with excellent garden performance
1 for $24.99
SKU: 98162

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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Huge double blooms, unforgettable fragrance, and decades of spring beauty
Katherine Havemeyer Lilac fills the garden with the kind of fragrance people remember long after spring has passed. Large clusters of double lavender-purple blooms open in late spring, covering this upright shrub in color and perfume just when the garden begins to wake up. With its graceful shape, dependable flowering, and low-maintenance nature, this award-winning lilac brings timeless charm to borders, foundation plantings, and standalone focal points.
Fragrance that carries across the yard
Some lilacs smell good up close—Katherine Havemeyer perfumes the entire garden. Its richly scented blooms make patios, walkways, and open windows even more enjoyable in late spring. Elegant blooms with classic lilac charm The large double flowers add extra fullness and texture compared to standard lilacs. Their soft lavender-purple coloring pairs beautifully with spring bulbs, peonies, and other cottage garden favorites.
Easy to grow and dependable year after year
This lilac thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and asks for very little in return. It has no major disease or insect concerns, making it a reliable choice for gardeners who want beauty without constant upkeep.
A standout shrub for borders or focal planting
Its upright habit and heart-shaped green foliage give the plant a clean, polished look even after flowering ends. Use it as a specimen shrub, anchor in mixed borders, or plant near outdoor living spaces where the fragrance can be fully enjoyed.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    4-7

  • Mature Height

    8 - 10 feet

  • Flowering Date

    Late Spring

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

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