A Father Fiala introduction. This lilac is unique for its lilac-pink buds and large beautiful racemes. It is a showy lilac with a fine fragrance. Classified as excellent mildew resistance and rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
A 1972 Introduction by COPF. This Preston hybrid by Dr. W. A. Cumming has a growth rate about half as fast as most of the late lilacs, (5 feet in 10 years). Its large dark green leaves fully clothe branches, as light purple flower buds open to single, soft white-pink blooms. This lilac does not sucker to any extent.
One of the earlier French hybrids, this lilac is still popular. It bears smaller panicles of purple buds that turn to magenta double flowers as they open for a fabulous show! Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
This outstanding French hybrid lilac has showy panicles of single, red-purple florets. The flowers are held on long stems that lend themselves to great cut flowers. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Introduced by the University of New Hampshire. Blooms two weeks later than Syringa vulgaris types. True single pink flowers bloom freely. Extremely hardy and adaptable, withstanding moisture conditions fatal to vulgaris hybrids.
This dependable French hybrid bears thyrses of beautiful double white florets on a nice rounded shrub of up to 10′ in height and spread. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
This lovely lilac was selected for its large, up to 15″, dark reddish-purple blossoms. The fragrant flowers bloom in early spring. Excellent specimen or background plant, may also be use as an informal hedge or screen. A nice cut flower for a fragrant bouquet. Part of the “U.S. Flag” series of lilacs from the National Arboretum.
Panicles of purple buds opening to single, red-purple flowers. Blooms early to mid-June on large pyramidal spikes. Blooms two weeks later than common lilac. Excellent specimen or hedge plant. Considered the best of the Preston hybrids. Cross made by F. L. Skinner of Dropmore, Manitoba.
A Bailey Nurseries introduction. Developed by Neal Holland of Sheyenne Gardens in North Dakota, this compact lilac is the result of crosses made between Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ and Syringa microphylla ‘Superba’. It exhibits a growth habit and bloom time similar to Dwarf Korean, but with a pleasing, spicy fragrance and incredible wine-red flower buds that open to pink.
Pinktini is a cross between ‘Charisma’ and ‘Miss Canada’ which resulted in a more compact, tidier form of ‘Miss Canada’. At 4-5′ tall and 3-4′ wide, this new lilac is perfect for small spaces. Rich pink flowers bloom from late May through early June in Minnesota. Lightly fragrant flowers and classic Preston hybrid foliage. Bred by Dr. Wilbert Ronald at Jefferies Nursery in Manitoba, Canada.
