- deciduous shrub with dark green leaves - abundance of fragrant white single flower clusters in spring - blooms earlier than common lilacs - great in full sun to part shade - cultivar specifically developed to do well in warmer climates; one of the best for this - rounded shrub habit; grows 9-10 ft tall and to 13 ft wide - flowers on old wood, so only prune after flowering - grows in zones 3-7
- ships bareroot, wrapped in a soil-less medium to keep the roots damp - ships in cool spring, fall, or winter seasons; not during summer - woody plants may not ship to Pacific states; other restrictions might apply
Recommended companions: - Spring bulbs (such as Daffodil & Hyacinth) offer color before leaves emerge - Clematis vine to climb up through the branches and offer a second round of showy blooms in late spring and/or summer - Hosta perennials to fill the shady side underneath lilac branches, suppressing weeds with interesting leaf styles and summer flowers; low-lying lilac branches may help protect these appealing perennials from critter attack - Hardy Chrysanthemum perennials to fill the sunny side underneath the lilac branches, suppressing weeds and offering additional blooms in fall in a spot somewhat protected from rains (to allow their flowers to look nice longer)
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Syringa x oblata 'Betsy Ross' - Early White Lilac
- deciduous shrub with dark green leaves - abundance of fragrant white single flower clusters in spring - blooms earlier than common lilacs - great in full sun to part shade - cultivar specifically developed to do well in warmer climates; one of the best for this - rounded shrub habit; grows 9-10 ft tall and to 13 ft wide - flowers on old wood, so only prune after flowering - grows in zones 3-7
- ships bareroot, wrapped in a soil-less medium to keep the roots damp - ships in cool spring, fall, or winter seasons; not during summer - woody plants may not ship to Pacific states; other restrictions might apply
Recommended companions: - Spring bulbs (such as Daffodil & Hyacinth) offer color before leaves emerge - Clematis vine to climb up through the branches and offer a second round of showy blooms in late spring and/or summer - Hosta perennials to fill the shady side underneath lilac branches, suppressing weeds with interesting leaf styles and summer flowers; low-lying lilac branches may help protect these appealing perennials from critter attack - Hardy Chrysanthemum perennials to fill the sunny side underneath the lilac branches, suppressing weeds and offering additional blooms in fall in a spot somewhat protected from rains (to allow their flowers to look nice longer)
