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Syringa prestoniae 'Donald Wyman'

Donald Wyman' Preston Lilac

Donald Wyman' Preston Lilac

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June

  • Cold Hardy
  • Fragrant Flowers
  • Abundant flowers
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Deep violet flowers

Deep purple flowers, dark green foliage, hardy and fragrant. Ideal for beds and borders. Attracts butterflies.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
72 - 84 in.
Spread
72 - 84 in.
Height
84 - 96 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy
  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • Dark violet

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Water abundantly after planting and continue to water regularly for the first few years
  • especially during periods of drought. However
  • avoid waterlogging the soil
  • as lilacs do not tolerate soggy conditions.

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained soil
  • Moist
  • Fresh

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds

Use:

  • Borders
  • Flowerbeds
  • Isolated
  • Butterfly Gardens

Attribute:

  • Scented flowers
  • Bouquets

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