Syringa vulgaris 'Adelaide Dunbar'

Also Known As

Adelaide Dunbar Common Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Syringa vulgaris 'Adelaide Dunbar' plant details

Syringa vulgaris 'Adelaide Dunbar' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa vulgaris 'Adelaide Dunbar'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa vulgaris 'Adelaide Dunbar'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The buds of this exceptional French hybrid lilac are an intense deep-purple hue, opening to lavender-pink double-flowers that are deliciously fragrant and appear in large clusters in the spring. Butterflies, bees and florists will all love this 12' multi-trunked shrub. Lilacs are wonderful as specimens, hedges or as part of a mixed shrub border; do not forget to plant them where their scent can be enjoyed! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Very fragrant double purple.

By: Whitman Farms

Double purple flowers appear above excellent dark new growth. The colorful new growth has the effect of extending the bloom season, and it looks great with the flowers.