Lilac, 2 gal, French, Sensation

Lilac, 2 gal, French, SensationVigorous, dense, upright shrub with blue green foliage in summer turning yellow in fall. Unique lilac with fragrant, single purple flowers with white border follow reddish buds. A mid season bloomer that typically flowers in mid May. Use to create a beautiful spring flowering hedge, screen, or accent. Attributes Type: Deciduous Shrub Growth Habit: Upright Mature Height: 3m (10ft.) Mature Spread: 2. 5 3m (8 10ft.) Zone: 2 Feature Characteristics: Deer

Vigorous, dense, upright shrub with blue green foliage in summer turning yellow in fall. Unique lilac with fragrant, single purple flowers with white border follow reddish buds. A mid-season bloomer that typically flowers in mid-May. Use to create a beautiful spring flowering hedge, screen, or accent.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 3m (10ft.)
Mature Spread: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Bi-coloured flowers with purple florets and a white border follow reddish-purple buds.
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Blue-green

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is required. If pruning is required, cut back after blooming to promote strong new growth and flower buds to set for the next year.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Increase watering before spring bloom.
Soil: It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.