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Syringa vulgaris 'Atheline Wilbur'
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Common name:
Atheline Wilbur 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:
D VI - Double Magenta
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 1979. This selection sports semi-double flowers on 8-10" long panicles, variously colored rose to pink and violet (May). A fine selection bred for resistance to powdery mildew and compact stature.
Locations
1:
FLS: CB22
(CB22)
• Accession: D1998-0906.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
FLS: CB22
(CB22)
• Accession: D1998-0906.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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