Photo of Syringa 'Spokane' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators

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Syringa 'Spokane'

Also Known As

  • Syringa vulgaris 'Spokane'
  • Spokane Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Syringa 'Spokane' plant details

Syringa 'Spokane' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa 'Spokane'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa 'Spokane'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The glorious fragrant double flowers of this 8-10' shrub open from hot-pink buds to bright-magenta blooms before aging to soft-pink touched with silver; new foliage is tipped with burgundy making it a treat for the fragrant cutting garden. S/M
Fragrant, double magenta buds open to pink flowers. Deer resistant, prune after bloom. Hardy to zone 3.
Flower buds are magenta , flowers open to magenta pink, lighter pink silver white when fully open. Very fragrant.

Gardening facts about Syringa 'Spokane' plant

How to Grow Syringa 'Spokane'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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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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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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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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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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