Pocahontas Canadian Lilac
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'
Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah hi-a-SIN-thi-floh-ra
SKU #07219
| Description | Extend the lilac season with this extremely hardy, early blooming variety. Deep maroon-purple buds open in early May to fragrant, deep violet blooms 7 to 10 days before common lilac varieties bloom. Plant near a window or adjacent to a pathway where the fragrant blooms can be enjoyed. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Design Ideas | Here is an early blooming lilac to include in the sunny mixed border or as an informal hedge. The fragrant flowers are a wonderful addition to indoor arrangements, so be sure to plant it where you can reach the branches. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea);Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Peony (Paeonia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
| Care | Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Somerville, Massachusetts 02143 -
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Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
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