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President Grevy Common Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy'

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Overview

The President Grevy Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy') is a stunning deciduous shrub, renowned for its showy, fragrant double blue flowers. This French hybrid can reach up to 12 feet in height and spread approximately 10 feet. Ideal for temperate climates, it thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, and enhances any border or as a statement specimen. Blooms prolifically in late spring, attracting butterflies and providing an elegant fragrance. Hardy to Zone 3.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — The President Grevy Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy') is a stunning deciduous shrub
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — fragrant double blue flowersPresident Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — This French hybrid can reach up to 12 feet in height and spread approximately 10 feetPresident Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — Ideal for temperate climatesPresident Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — it thrives in well-drained soilPresident Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — and enhances any border or as a statement specimenPresident Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — Blooms prolifically in late spring, attracting butterflies and providing an elegant+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — The President Grevy Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy') is a stunning deciduous shrub
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — fragrant double blue flowers
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — This French hybrid can reach up to 12 feet in height and spread approximately 10 feet
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — Ideal for temperate climates
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — it thrives in well-drained soil
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — and enhances any border or as a statement specimen
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — Blooms prolifically in late spring, attracting butterflies and providing an elegant
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — is a majestic and ornamental deciduous shrub renowned for its exceptional beauty and

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