SYRINGA VULGARIS `ALBERT F HOLDEN`

An late bloomer to extend the Lilac blooming season, 'Albert F. Holden' features abundant clusters of deliciously fragrant deep violet flowers. The flowers are excellent for cutting and enjoying indoors, and the butterflies love them. The light green, powdery mildew resistant foliage remains attractive through summer. An intermediate grower to 7 feet high and 8 feet wide, Albert F. Holden can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small tree. One of those plants that will always have you looking forward to spring, plant this sensory wonder near a window or patios, decks and other outdoor living spaces where the pretty blooms and fragrance can be enjoyed. Cold hardy to -40F and deer resistant. 

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 6-7'
Width at Maturity: 7-8'
Spacing: 5-6' for solid hedges; 12' or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast