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Preston Lilac

Syringa x prestoniae Minuet

Minuet Lilac

Single, light purple flowers.

  • »  Single, light purple flowers
  • »  Dark green. textured leaves turn burgundy or bronze in the fall
  • »  Smaller than the species with an upright, oval habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:80-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple (pale)
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Syringa x prestoniae 'Minuet'

Plant syringa in a well-drained soil with medium moisture, in full sun. To ensure blooms for the following year, prune soon after flowering.