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    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Clarke's Giant'

    Also Known As

    • Clarke's Giant Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Clarke's Giant' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Clarke's Giant'

    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
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Clarke's Giant'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large clusters of fragrant mauve flowers are produced 7 to 10 days earlier than most lilacs... get an early start on spring! S-M

    By: Forestfarm

    Fragrant, rosy mauve, single flowers are carried on a tall shrub. The individual florets are very large.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Clarke's Giant' plant

    How to Grow Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Clarke's Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Syringa 'Betsy Ross'

    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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    Syringa Josée™

    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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    Syringa x laciniata

    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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    Syringa 'Minuet'

    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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    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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