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SYRINGAS - Lilacs SPRING 2007 A few of the Syringas have been rated for growing well in Southern California and other warmer climates. As this information becomes available we will designate after the name which are considered to perform in warmer climates. Our information comes from the University of California at Riverside Botanic Gardens. Look for "WC" in our listings. SYRINGA - LILAC — A few of the Syringas have been rated for growing well in Southern California and other warmer climates. As this information becomes available we will designate after the name which are considered to perform in warmer climates. Not all have been grown in test grounds, which means that there are others that are not yet rated. Our information comes from the University of California at Riverside Botanic Gardens. Look for "WC" in our listings. 73338 Fairy Dust™ — Syn. ‘Baildust’. Another of the ‘Fairytale’ series of semidwarf lilacs that have diminutive foliage on compact, delicately branched 4-5' tall shrubs. Mauve buds open to soft pink flowers in spring. Sporadically re-blooms through summer. 2-3' $29.95 x hyacinthiflora — WC (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-7). The hybrid is the result of a cross between S. oblata x S. vulgaris. Extremely hardy, they flower before S. vulgaris, they grow to large shrubs up to 10' high and wide. Leaves sometimes get fall color, turning reddish purple. 72405 ‘Anabel’ — This is one of the best early blooming lilacs available with lovely full double pink flowers. ‘Anabel’ will add color and wonderful fragrance to any spot she graces. 2-3' $24.95 72406 ‘Excel’ — Single, lilac-pink and very fragrant flowers! 1-2' $12.95, 2-3' $24.95 71068 ‘Mt. Baker’ — WC (-30°F, USDA Zones 3-8). This showy white flowered lilac is a true winner! With a growth expectation of 10-12' and a spread to equal that, a great early bloomer that will surely bring just the right touch to your yard. 4-5' $45.95 72163 ‘Maidens Blush’ — WC This is a fairly small growing selection, only to about 6’ tall and wide. Blush pink to pink-lavender flowers are born in abundance and at a very early age. Sometimes listed as a vulgaris, but the early May bloom gives it away. 2-3' $24.95 71737 x laciniata — WC (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8). In May, fragrant, light purple flowers in panicles up to 4" long bloom on this spreading shrub. Dissected leaves of 3 to 9 leaflets grace this unusual lilac. Will be rounded and 6 to 8' in height and width. 1-2' $16.95 meyeri - Korean Lilac — (-30°F, USDA Zones 3-7). This graceful, spring flowering lilac grows to a 5-6’ height. The sturdy upright branches hold buds in small clusters of deep violet which open to a medium violet flower. It can be expected to bloom in May and possibly again in late summer or early fall, weather permitting. Venation of the leaves, paralleling the margin is characteristic and distinguishes this from other species. Excellent burgundy fall colors. 70063 ‘Palibin’ — Syn. Syringa patula — Slower-growing with lavender-pink flowers in dense panicles to 4" long. This dwarf form only grows 3-4' tall over many years. 6-12" $11.95, 1-2' $16.95 71772 ‘Minuet’ — A slower growing variety that has a mature height of 6-8' and spread of 4-6' with a nice dense form. Large dark green leaves are a wonderful complement for light purple blooms. Does not sucker and will take full sun. 5-6' $39.95 72408 ‘Miss Canada’ — An excellent bright pink variety that blooms in mid June from hot magenta buds. A fairly compact form, ‘Miss Canada’ will be about 5' x 5'. She blooms young and we are sure she’s going to knock your socks off! 3-4' $19.95 pekinensis — See Syringa reticulata.x prestoniae — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-7) Providing extra hardiness and a later display than most lilac varieties, these cultivars fill an open niche in the garden. Lacy flowers are held on drooping panicles, a trait inherited from the parent plant, S. reflexa. Both the foliage, rich green above and blue-green below, and the growth habit, with thick branches reaching to 6-8' in height, are inherited from its other parent, S. villosa. Preston lilacs are nonsuckering. 70632 ‘Donald Wyman’ — This variety has a long admired single, dark purple bloom. Like all of the darker purple lilac blooms a few hours shade in the hottest afternoon sun will keep the color as dark as possible. 5-6' $45.95 72166 ‘Nellie Bean’ — ‘Nellie’ produces 5-7" panicles of single rosy-pink to lavender flowers late spring to early summer. Very heat tolerant. 5-6' $45.95 72167 ‘Royalty’ — Large, single flowers are deep purple and quite showy. This lilac will adapt to may different soil types, and will not invade your garden! Cool! 3-4' $24.95, 4-5' $34.95 reflexa - Nodding Lilac — See Syringa komarowii.70718 reticulata — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) Perhaps the finest of the lilac trees, the S. reticulata has dark green leaves that become arching in mature trees, lending a graceful appearance. With a medium growth rate, this hardy tree reaches 9-12' over 6-8 years, to a mature height of 20-30', with a 15-25' spread. Fragrant white blossoms form large beautiful panicles up to 12" long. An excellent specimen, this lilac makes a great street tree. 4-5' $39.95, 5-6' $55.95 73547 ‘Beijing Gold’™ — Also ‘Zhang Zhiming’ is a terrific selection of lilac found in the Beijing Botanic Garden. Gorgeous peeling cinnamon colored bark. Showstopping primrose yellow flowers bloom on this fragrant variety. Will be a lovely tree for your garden accent or backdrop. 6-12" $24.95 73510 ‘China Snow’® — Amber-brown peeling bark is one of the most striking characteristics of this large shrub to small tree. The white flowers are small and the flowerheads are fragrant, dense, and rounded. The foliage is smaller than S. vulgaris hybrids, darker green, and shiny. Grows quickly to 15' at which point the growth rate slows to mature at 45' x40' after many years. 6-12" $14.95 71175 ‘Ivory Silk’ — More compact, rounded and faster growing than the species, this sturdy tree has dense, lustrous deep green foliage. It flowers earlier than the species with heavy creamy white panicles of blooms. At maturity, this cultivar is 20' tall by 15' wide. 6-7' $59.95 72111 ssp. pekinensis — Grows 15-20' tall with a more informal, multistemmed habit. Branches are upright and arching, loose and open. Flowers are creamy yellow and appear in 3-6'’ long panicles. The bark is quite attractive in that it exfoliates in rich brown flakes or sheets. 3-4' $35.95 72165 Tinkerbell™ — Syn. Baibelle’. A cross of S. pubescens ssp. microphylla ‘Superba’ and S. pubescens ssp. meyeri ‘Palibin’. A semidwarf from the ‘Fairytale’ series, growing 4-5' tall and wide. The flowers start out as wine colored buds that open up to deep pink flowers with a wonderfully spicy fragrance. This will be a sweet one! 1-2' $29.95, 2-3' $39.95, 3-4' $44.95 vulgaris - French Lilacs — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) These traditional garden favorites come in so many wonderful cultivars. All are fragrant, some extremely so! They prefer alkaline to neutral soil, but will tolerate acid soil conditions. Give them full sun in cool summer zones, partial shade where it is hotter. Give ample water while in bloom, however they are tolerant of dry conditions when established. New transplants can require 2-3 years to establish before full flower and truss size is achieved. 70538 ‘Andenken an Ludwig Spaeth’ — Having passed the test of time (almost one century!) and having been listed by a number of variations to the name, here is the best and most popular dark lilac! The name translates as ‘Souvenir of Ludwig Spaeth’ and you will find it listed as that, as well as by simply ‘Ludwig Spaeth’. Flowers on this variety are an unsurpassed dark purple-red which retain their color well. The abundant panicles reach 1' in length in a narrow symmetrical shape, and the individual florets are large. The plant is of vigorous and spreading habit. Just imagine all the fragrance from such a beauty! 1-2' $15.95 71071 ‘Belle de Nancy’ — This old cultivar provides a feast for the eyes as the variable pink flowers change from deep purplish pink buds to lilac double flowers to mauve on the mature bloom. Clustered panicles are narrow and long. One of the best! 3-4' $34.95 71332 ‘Glory’ — Overall, ‘Glory’ is a shy bloomer. However, large, single, magenta florets appear early to mid May. Can reach 8-15' with a spread of 6-12'. 4-5' $45.95, 5-6' $55.95 71219 ‘Lavender Lady’ — WC Another of the Descanso hybrids that are known to grow and flower better in climates with warm winters. ‘Lavender Lady’ produces multitudes of rich lavender flowers with the divine lilac fragrance. 2-3' $24.95 70965 ‘Monge’ — Outstanding, showy and excellent, with a single purple floret. What more can we say?! 3-4' $34.95, 4-5' $45.95 73402 ‘Montaigne’ — You will want to plant this one close by to get all of the sweet fragrance that wafts from these light, mauve-pink, double blossoms. Upright, open habit, 10-15' tall. 3-4' $34.95 an inspiring woman! 72400 ‘Nadezhda’ — This recent Russian introduction is also known as ‘Hope’. It has large panicles of very fragrant, double, blue-lilac, flowers from purple buds. Flowers are very long lasting and are born profusely on this mid-sized lilac. ‘Nadezhda’ shows good disease resistance and hardiness. 3-4' $34.9571076 ‘Pink Elizabeth’ — Single flowers in the lilac truss can, and do, create as much show as their frilly doubled counterparts. The beautiful pink singles found in ‘Pink Elizabeth’ are a testament to this. You will delight at the fragrance as well as the color of the darker buds opening to hues that indeed keep you in the pink! 4-5' $45.95 70574 ‘Sensation’ — An absolutely gorgeous lilac, this one will not be forgotten. Deep purple, single flowers that are edged in white is what this is all about. There are a few different colors of purple in this variety, some darker than others, all very beautiful. You really should have this for your garden. It is unlike any other lilac cultivar and it will create a sensation in your garden! 1-2' $15.95 73404 ‘Wedgwood Blue’ — Don’t let the pretty mauve buds fool you, this variety flowers a lovely, English Wedgwood blue. A Father Fiala hybrid, this smaller grower reaches 4-6' and has a lovely, soft scent. 2-3' $24.95 Return to TREES & SHRUBS |
