Syringa vulgaris 'PRESIDENT LINCOLN' common lilac
Syringa
Lilacs are common shrubs of European gardens. Their flowering highlights month of May offering many shades of pink, purple and violet, and white. They are low maintenance plants which is why you can see them in so many landscapes.
President Lincoln is a common lilac variety with pale lavender violet flowers composed in about 25 cm long panicles with an intensely sweet perfume. They open from the first half of May for 2-3 weeks. Pruning is not needed but can be done immediately after flowering. Deadheading is recommended for young plants. Deciduous leaves are heart-shaped, medium green. This variety makes an upright, broadly oval shrub.
Lilacs are easy to grow. They will take almost any soil but will thrive in deep, fertile, well-drained soil that is neutral or slightly alkaline. They respond well to hard pruning. Adult plants often make suckers forming an even denser, multi-stemmed shrub. Unwanted spreading needs to be controlled by digging the suckers out. Fully hardy to about -37°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 18-04-2023
