Deep burgundy red buds open to reveal large double flowers!

• Extremely hardy
• 1/3 larger buds and blooms than other Lilac
• Terrific scented bloom
• Perfect flower for cutting
• Easy to grow as a specimen or grouped for a border

• Category: Shrub
• Hardiness Zone: 3-8
• Height: 12-18 ft
• Spread: 8-12 ft
• Bloom Color: Purple Shades
• Foliage Color: Green Shades

A rare find, this superb selection come to us from the plant experts at Equinox Valley Nursery in Manchester, VT. This exciting plant will be a superb addition to any shrub border and a magnificent specimen as tall, upright branches top themselves with tapered triangles of buds in early May that are approximately 1/3 larger than other Lilac selections. Its deep purple-red buds open in early to mid May to reveal rare double flowers with all the traditional Lilac scent and lavender color that you come to expect, just in a larger size. You'll love to cut one of these massive beauties for a vase!