Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush – Live Bare Root Plant 16-24 Inches Tall – Outdoor Shrub

Overview

Transform your outdoor space with the timeless elegance of the Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush. This vigorous live plant arrives as a 16-24 inch tall bare root lilac, ready to establish quickly in your garden. Known scientifically as Syringa vulgaris, the common lilac, this particular variety boasts a rich, deep purple hue that will become a focal point in any landscape. Its classic, intensely fragrant blooms are a hallmark of spring, attracting pollinators and delighting gardeners with their intoxicating scent. The Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush is a deciduous shrub that offers not only beautiful flowers but also attractive green foliage throughout the growing season, making it a valuable addition to borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen plant.

Originating from the Balkan Peninsula, lilacs have been cherished for centuries for their beauty and fragrance. This ‘Old Fashion’ variety captures the quintessential charm of traditional lilac gardens, providing a sense of nostalgia and enduring appeal. Planting a purple lilac plant is an investment in future springs filled with glorious color and an unforgettable aroma. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this resilient shrub is an excellent choice for adding structure, beauty, and sensory delight to your garden.

Key Benefits

Choosing the Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush for your garden offers a multitude of benefits, from its aesthetic appeal to its ease of care. This robust shrub is designed to thrive and provide years of enjoyment.

• Stunning Fragrant Blooms: The most significant benefit is the abundance of intensely fragrant, deep purple lilac plant flowers that emerge in spring. These showy clusters not only add visual appeal but also release a sweet, classic aroma that can perfume an entire yard, creating a truly sensory garden experience.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant flowers of the Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush are a magnet for beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, contributing to the biodiversity and health of your garden ecosystem.
• Hardy and Resilient: This bare root lilac is renowned for its hardiness and ability to withstand a wide range of climates and soil conditions once established. It’s a low-maintenance shrub that will flourish with minimal fuss, making it perfect for busy gardeners.
• Versatile Landscaping: Its upright growth habit and attractive foliage make it suitable for various landscape applications. Use it as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, as a privacy screen, or to create a lovely flowering hedge.
• Long-Lasting Beauty: Beyond its spring bloom, the Syringa vulgaris provides lush green foliage through summer and fall, adding continuous texture and color to your garden. Its strong structure ensures it remains an attractive feature even outside of its flowering season.
• Established Growth: Arriving as a 16-24 inch bare root lilac, this plant has a well-developed root system, giving it a head start and increasing its chances of successful establishment and vigorous growth in your garden.
• Classic Garden Appeal: The fragrant lilac shrub evokes a sense of tradition and timeless beauty, bringing a classic, old-world charm to contemporary and traditional garden designs alike.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush is relatively straightforward, ensuring years of beautiful blooms. This hardy plant thrives with proper attention to its basic needs. Upon arrival, soak the bare root lilac in water for a few hours before planting. Choose a site with well-draining soil and ample sunlight. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root spread and deep enough so the crown of the plant is at soil level. Spread the roots out, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

The Syringa vulgaris requires at least 6 hours of full sun daily for optimal flowering. While it tolerates a range of soil types, it prefers slightly alkaline, well-draining soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Water regularly during its first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, the fragrant lilac shrub is quite drought-tolerant, but occasional deep watering during dry spells will benefit it. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Prune immediately after flowering to shape the bush and encourage more blooms the following year, as lilacs bloom on old wood. Remove spent flowers and any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.

This purple lilac plant is generally resistant to most pests and diseases, but keep an eye out for powdery mildew in humid conditions or lilac borers. Good air circulation and proper pruning can help prevent fungal issues. It is a robust shrub that, with minimal care, will reward you with an abundance of its characteristic fragrant blossoms each spring. Understanding the specific needs of your Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush will ensure its health and vigorous growth.

Size & Details

This offering is for one Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush, provided as a bare root live plant. The plant measures approximately 16-24 inches in height upon arrival, offering a substantial start for your garden. As a bare root specimen, it means the plant is shipped without soil around its roots, allowing for easier transport and often leading to quicker establishment once planted. Lilacs are known for their moderate to fast growth rate, typically adding 1-2 feet per year once established. Expect this fragrant lilac shrub to reach a mature height of 8-15 feet and a spread of 6-12 feet, depending on growing conditions and pruning habits. It will form a dense, upright shrub with a rounded to irregular shape.

The first blooms can be expected within 1-3 years after planting, with flowering occurring in mid to late spring. The plant is shipped dormant, making it ideal for planting in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Its robust root system is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in optimal condition, ready for planting. The mature foliage will be a lush green, providing a beautiful backdrop for its striking purple flowers. This Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush is a single specimen, perfect for adding a touch of classic beauty to any garden space.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush get? A: This lilac bush typically reaches a mature height of 8-15 feet and a spread of 6-12 feet. Its size can be managed with proper pruning after flowering.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush is an outdoor shrub, best suited for garden beds, borders, or as a hedge where it can receive adequate sunlight and space to grow.
• Q: How much sunlight does the purple lilac plant need? A: Lilacs thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce the most abundant and fragrant blooms.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Syringa vulgaris is considered a relatively easy-to-care-for plant, especially once established. It’s known for its hardiness and drought tolerance.
• Q: What condition will the bare root lilac arrive in? A: Your lilac will arrive as a dormant, bare root plant, meaning it will not have leaves and will be shipped without soil around its roots. This is a common and effective way to ship deciduous shrubs.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this fragrant lilac shrub? A: The best time to plant a bare root lilac is in late winter or early spring, before the plant breaks dormancy and begins to produce new growth.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones is this lilac suitable for? A: The Old Fashion Purple Lilac Bush is very cold hardy and typically thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7.
• Q: What kind of soil does this lilac prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil that is slightly alkaline. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root issues.
• Q: How often should I water my newly planted lilac? A: Water regularly and deeply during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it is more drought-tolerant but benefits from watering during prolonged dry periods.
• Q: Will this purple lilac plant attract wildlife? A: Yes, the fragrant blooms are particularly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for a pollinator garden.