Angel White Common Lilac | Fragrant White Flowering Shrub

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Angel White Common Lilac

Syringa vulgaris 'Angel White'

A classic, large lilac for intensely fragrant, pure white spring flowers that attract pollinators.

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Description

Angel White Common Lilac is a classic, large deciduous shrub celebrated for its exceptionally fragrant, pure white spring blooms. Its upright, multi-stemmed form is covered in heart-shaped green leaves. In mid to late spring, it produces large, showy panicles of sweetly scented, single white flowers that are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. This cultivar offers the timeless charm and heady fragrance of the common lilac in a clean, bright white color, perfect for cutting and bringing the scent indoors.

Fragrant White Spring Blooms: Produces large, dense clusters of intensely fragrant, pure white flowers in mid to late spring.
Classic Lilac Form & Scent: Embodies the traditional upright, spreading habit and unforgettable sweet perfume of the common lilac.
Attracts Pollinators: The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Excellent Cut Flower: The long-lasting flower trusses are ideal for fragrant indoor arrangements.
Cold Hardy & Deer Resistant: Very winter hardy and generally resistant to deer browsing.

Quick Facts

Features:Narrow heart-shaped leaves that emerge bright green and mature to dark green, with gray-brown bark. Produces small, cross-shaped white flowers with curled petals in dense panicles. Highly fragrant blooms appear in spring.
Mature Height: 8-15 ft
Mature Width: 6-12 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Key Advantages:Pure white fragrant blooms,Attracts pollinators (hummingbirds/butterflies),Deer resistant,Excellent cut flowers
Landscape Uses:White garden themes,Fragrant hedges,Specimen plantings,Cottage gardens
Special Care:Prune immediately after flowering,Remove suckers annually,Prefers slightly alkaline soil,Deadhead to encourage vigor
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Mid to late spring,Foliage: Deciduous

Faqs

Q: What are its chilling requirements for flowering in Zone 9a?
A: This is a critical point. Common lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) typically require a prolonged winter chill (many hours below 45°F) to set blooms. In the mild winters of much of Zone 9a (especially coastal areas), they may not receive enough chill hours to flower reliably or at all. They are best suited to colder inland areas of Zone 9a or microclimates that experience more frost.

Q: When and how should it be pruned?
A: Prune immediately after flowering in late spring. Remove spent flower heads and cut out about one-third of the oldest stems at the base to encourage vigorous new growth, which will bear flowers in future years. Avoid late summer or fall pruning.

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