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    Syringa 'Nellie Bean'

    Also Known As

    • Syringa x prestoniae 'Nellie Bean'
    • Nellie Bean Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 2a-7b

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    Syringa 'Nellie Bean' plant details

    Syringa 'Nellie Bean' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa 'Nellie Bean'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa 'Nellie Bean'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    'Nellie' produces 5-7" panicles of single rosy-pink to lavender flowers late spring to early summer. Very heat tolerant.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Syringa 'Nellie Bean' plant

    How to Grow Syringa 'Nellie Bean'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Syringa 'Betsy Ross'

    aka Betsy Ross Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 13'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Syringa 'Betsy Ross' flower by Klehm's Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery
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    Syringa Josée™

    Scientific Name: Syringa 'Morjos 060f'

    aka Syringa 'Josée', Josee Lavender Pink Dwarf Lilac, Josée Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    2a-9a

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Syringa Josée™ flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Syringa x laciniata

    aka Syringa lacinata, Syringa laciniata, Cutleaf Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Syringa x laciniata flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Syringa 'Minuet'

    aka Minuet Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Syringa 'Minuet' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Syringa 'Miss Canada'

    aka Syringa x prestoniae 'Miss Canada', Miss Canada Preston Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Syringa 'Miss Canada' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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