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Congo Lilac
Stunning true-red florets in spring
Congo Lilac
Stunning true-red florets in spring
Beautiful in looks and fragrance. Flower heads start out red, then turn a lovely purple. 24-36". Syringa vulgaris 'Congo' Read More »
- Zone 3-8
- Height 8 - 10 feet
- Flowering Date Blooms late spring to early summer
- Sun Exposure Full Sun
- Ship As FIELD 24-36"
Availability: In Stock
* Your final payment amount will be calculated at the time of checkout.
Cannot ship to: AE AK GU HI PR
Product Description
Beautiful in looks and fragrance. Flower heads start out red, then turn a lovely purple. 24-36". Syringa vulgaris 'Congo'
Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Syringa vulgaris 'Congo' - Form: Perennial
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height/Habit: 8 - 10 feet
- Spread: 6 - 8 feet
- Spacing: 6 - 8 feet
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Flowering Date: Blooms late spring to early summer
- Planting Instructions: Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots. Spread roots around and fill in with dirt so that the crown is at soil level.
- Shipped: FIELD 24-36"
- Growth Rate: Moderate once established, which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks
- Shipping Season: Fall
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flower Form: 10" long panicle clusters
- Foliage Type: Deciduous, smooth textured
- Resistance: Deer Resistant
- Pruning: Prune only to shape the lilac after it finishes flowering.
- Soil Requirement: Moist, humus-enriched, well-drained soil
- Watering Requirement: Average water needs
- Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR
Shipping
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2023 Fall Shipping Schedule | ||
| Zone | Select Hedges | |
|---|---|---|
| 3A - 4B | 10/2/23 - 11/3/23 | |
| 5A | 10/2/23 - 11/3/23 | |
| 5B | 10/2/23 - 11/3/23 | |
| 6A & 6B | 10/2/23 - 11/3/23 | |
| 7A | 10/2/23 - 11/3/23 | |
| 7B | 10/2/23 - 11/3/23 | |
| 8A & 8B | 10/2/23 - 11/17/23 | |
| 9A - 10B | 10/2/23 - 11/17/23 | |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A-6B: 10/30/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/13/23 |
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