These deciduous shrubs have multiple stems with spreading branches that form a compact rounded habit. They have dark green lance-shaped pointed leaves and the small purplish tube-shaped flowers appeared in a dense cluster during late spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Syringa x persicais of hybrid origin resulting from a cross betweenSyringa protolaciniataand Syringa laciniata. It prefers an open sunny to a partially shaded, protected position and grows in well-drained organic rich moist soils that are tending alkaline with a pH 6-7.5 and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Persian Lilac is grown for its compact habit and fragrant flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or used as a container specimen. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long-lived. In regions of intense light it requires a partially shaded position and should be mulched and kept moist during the growing period. ID 3466

Syringa(si-RING-ga) x persica(PER-see-kah)

Oleaceae(oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family