Old Glory Lilac | Fragrant Spring Flowering Shrub

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Old Glory Lilac

Syringa vulgaris 'Old Glory'

A robust lilac cultivar prized for its vibrant blue-lavender flower color and sweet fragrance.

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Old Glory Lilac is an outstanding cultivar selected for its vibrant, true blue-lavender flower color and excellent form. It produces large, well-formed panicles of fragrant, single flowers in a rich lavender-blue hue. Like other common lilacs, it offers the classic upright, spreading habit and intoxicating spring fragrance. It is a robust and showy choice for gardeners in colder climates seeking a lilac with a particularly clear and striking flower color.

Vibrant Blue-Lavender Flowers: Features large, conical clusters of fragrant flowers in a distinctive, rich lavender-blue color.
Strong, Upright Habit: Grows with good structure and vigor, forming a large, rounded shrub up to 8-10 feet tall and wide.
Classic Lilac Fragrance: Carries the traditional, sweet lilac scent.
Attractive to Pollinators: The showy, fragrant blooms are a spring magnet for butterflies and bees.
Good Fall Color: Foliage may develop attractive yellowish tones in autumn.

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Mature height: 8–10 ft.
Mature spread: 8–10 ft.
Light: Full sun

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Features:Foliage: Heart-shaped, bright green leaves that mature to a deep green and turn attractive shades of burgundy-purple and gold in the fall.Flowers: Dense, pyramidal clusters (panicles) of fragrant, single, lavender-blue flowers with slightly curled petals. Blooms in mid to late spring.Habit: A deciduous, upright, multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded, spreading form.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Fragrant, classic lilac flowers in a pleasing lavender-blue hue.Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.Excellent fall foliage color.Deer resistant.Good for cut flowers
Landscape Uses:Specimen shrub or informal hedge.Foundation planting.Butterfly and fragrance gardens.Cut flower garden

Faqs

Q: Is it more disease resistant than older varieties?
A: While not completely immune, 'Old Glory' is noted for having good resistance to powdery mildew, a common fungal issue for lilacs, especially when grown with good air circulation.

Q: What are its chilling requirements?
A: It shares the same high chilling requirement as other Syringa vulgaris cultivars. It is not recommended for mild-winter areas of Zone 9a where winters are consistently warm. It performs best in zones with cold winters (USDA Zones 3-7).

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