May Lilac

Semi-double flower form, variable, especially younger plants open single flower form, large, clean pastel lilac-violet petals, cup shaped, rounded and of very good substance. Color more pronounced in Northern and/or cooler climates. Strong stems carry the bloom above the foliage, one flower per stem. Stout plant with very attractive and unusual, semi-glossy deep green foliage. Leaves…

Description

Semi-double flower form, variable, especially younger plants open single flower form, large, clean pastel lilac-violet petals, cup shaped, rounded and of very good substance. Color more pronounced in Northern and/or cooler climates. Strong stems carry the bloom above the foliage, one flower per stem. Stout plant with very attractive and unusual, semi-glossy deep green foliage. Leaves are very large and an attribute derived from its P. macrophylla ancestry. Parentage, P. albiflora x macrophylla. It provides for a very unique presence in the landscape, a spectacular garden variety, rarely offered.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions

Best Landscaper®; Rare and Novelty variety; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; deer resistant.

Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlog conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.

Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.

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Additional information

Registered Name

May Lilac

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