Syringa oblata var. dilatata 'Cheyenne' - Early Pale Lavender Lilac
- deciduous shrub with dark green leaves - abundance of fragrant pale lavender-blue single flower clusters in spring from pink buds - blooms earlier than common lilacs - excellent cut flowers - rounded dark green leaves emerge coppery bronze in spring, then turn bronze, burgundy, & maroon in autumn; fall color is a trait unique to this lilac species - upright vase-shaped habit invites companion underplantings - best in full sun - this species is native to Korea - grows 8-12 ft tall and wide - flowers on old wood, so only prune after flowering - grows in zones 3-6
- 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 oblata var. dilatata 'Cheyenne' - Early Pale Lavender Lilac
- deciduous shrub with dark green leaves - abundance of fragrant pale lavender-blue single flower clusters in spring from pink buds - blooms earlier than common lilacs - excellent cut flowers - rounded dark green leaves emerge coppery bronze in spring, then turn bronze, burgundy, & maroon in autumn; fall color is a trait unique to this lilac species - upright vase-shaped habit invites companion underplantings - best in full sun - this species is native to Korea - grows 8-12 ft tall and wide - flowers on old wood, so only prune after flowering - grows in zones 3-6
- 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)
