Sensation French Lilac (Syringa) – 3 Gallon Pot

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Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, ‘Sensation’ is a French Lilac featuring abundant, large clusters of sweetly fragrant, bicolor reddish-purple flowers with every petal edged in white. The flowers are so profuse they nearly cover the plant and are excellent for cutting and enjoying indoors. The butterflies love them. The rich green, heart shaped leaves remain attractive through summer. A tall grower 8 to 10 feet high and equally as wide, Sensation can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small tree. One of those plants that will always have you looking forward to spring, plant this sensory wonder near a window or patios, decks and other outdoor living spaces where the pretty blooms and fragrance can be enjoyed. Cold hardy to -40F and deer resistant.

Growing to 8 to 10 feet tall and equally as wide, the Sensation Lilac can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it makes a fine specimen or mid-size hedge. As it grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive small multi-trunk tree. Plant near paths, walkways and outdoor living spaces where the wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, purple theme gardens, cut flower gardens, butterfly gardens and cottage gardens. 

Suggested Spacing:  6 to 7 feet apart for solid hedges; 14 feet or more apart for space between plants

The Sensation Lilac is easy to grow in a moist but well drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Prefers a neutral to alkaline soil pH  between 6.5-8.0. Pelletized agricultural lime can be applied to sweeten acid soil.  Fertilize once, in early spring, with a light application of an organic plant food or slow-release shrub & tree fertilizer. Prune as necessary right after bloom in spring.