Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner'

Also Known As

Syringa vulgaris 'E.J. Gardner'
Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J Gardner'
Edward J. Gardner Common Lilac
LILAC

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

3a-9b

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Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner' plant details

Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner'

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 'Edward J. Gardner'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, is a beloved suckering shrub or small tree originally native to the Balkan peninsula now grown widely across Europe and North America. Lilacs are most famous for their beautiful flowers in shades of white, purple and pink and their characteristic, intense and beautiful fragrance. They are also extremely hardy. The internet says to zone 3 but my mother-in-law, Ramona, grew her lilac just fine in zone 1b Saskatchewan. 'Edward J. Gardner' has unusual pink flowers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This exceptional cultivar is considered by many to be the very best pink Lilac. Pale-pink, semi-double, perfumed flowers are held in clusters at the branch tips, the clusters are filled with wonderful star-shaped florets. Deep-green foliage on this 8-10' shrub looks good all season; this plant makes a fine border or screen, especially along a walkway where you can enjoy the fragrance. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous. Fragrant, double, pale pink flowers bloom in mid-spring. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

An introduction of which our countrymen can be proud--this excellent semidouble pink has gained the recognition of the lilac world. The light pink flowers have star-shaped petals and form large, long panicles. Buds are rich purple. "Should be in every lilac collection" according to the experts!