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    Syringa vulgaris 'Atheline Wilbur'

    Also Known As

    • Atheline Wilbur Common Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Syringa vulgaris 'Atheline Wilbur' plant details

    Syringa vulgaris 'Atheline Wilbur' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink 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 'Atheline Wilbur'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa vulgaris 'Atheline Wilbur'

    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

    A very striking and NEW unusual double flowered lilac that is sure to be the talk of your garden. The fragrant flowers open irregularly, giving the large clusters a multicolored look of rose, orchid and lavender all at the same time. Mature height 10'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Deep rose buds combine with semidouble florets of orchid, rose, and violet to form a symphony of spring color.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Syringa vulgaris 'Atheline Wilbur' plant

    How to Grow Syringa vulgaris 'Atheline Wilbur'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 13'

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

    2a-9a

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    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'

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    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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