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Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F. Holden'

 
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Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F. Holden' - Albert F. Holden common lilac
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Common name: Albert F. Holden common lilac
Family: Oleaceae (olive family)
Distribution: Species native to s.e. Europe
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Flower Type / Color: S II-VII - Single Violet-Purple
Comments: A medium sized, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub growing to around 6' tall and wide. Introduced by the late Father J .Fiala, a longtime lilac breeder, in 1981. This selection sports single flowers on 8-10" long panicles. Flowers are deep violet with a silver reverse, in May. One of Fr. Fiala's specially recommended cultivars! Use as an accent plant of as part of a screen.

Locations

  • 1: FLS: CB22 (CB22) • Accession: D1998-0899.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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