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Also Known As

  • Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'
  • Président Grévy Lilac
  • President Grevy Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-12'
  • W: 8'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Syringa vulgaris 'Président Grévy' plant details

Syringa vulgaris 'Président Grévy' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue 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 average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa vulgaris 'Président Grévy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa vulgaris 'Président Grévy'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful double-flowered French hybrid Lilac, this prolific bloomer features pale lavender flowers with tints of violet-blue that are so pretty contrasting the dark-green heart shaped leaves. This lovely shrub has the sweet pure lilac scent making it a wonderful l cut flower. This is an easy-going 10-12' shrub that is such a treat in spring! S/M
Deciduous. Huge clusters of fragrant, double, bright bluish-lavender flowers bloom in mid-spring. Growth Rate medium
This vigorous, upright grower produces large panicles of starry, double lilac-blue florets. Rarely bothered by Japanese Beetles. Great for cut flower arrangments. Flowers are fragrant.
Huge heads of double blue flowers crown a vigorous shrub.

Gardening facts about Syringa vulgaris 'Président Grévy' plant

How to Grow Syringa vulgaris 'Président Grévy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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