SYRINGA `EQUINOX VALLEY`

Category:Shrub
Breeder:Plants That Work
Hardiness Zone:3-8
Height:12-18 ft
Spread:8-12 ft
Bloom Color:Purple Shades
Foliage Color:Green Shades
A rare find, this superb selection come to us from the plant experts at Equinox Valley Nursery in Manchester, VT. This exciting plant will be a superb addition to any shrub border and a magnificent specimen as tall, upright branches top themselves with tapered triangles of buds in early May that are approximately 1/3 larger than other Lilac selections. Its deep purple-red buds open in early to mid May to reveal rare double flowers with all the traditional Lilac scent and lavender color that you come to expect, just in a larger size. You'll love to cut one of these massive beauties for a vase!

» Extremely hardy
» 1/3 larger buds and blooms than other Lilac
» Terrific scented bloom
» Perfect flower for cutting
» Easy to grow as a specimen or grouped for a border