Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 9 - 11 Feet
- Mature Spread 9 - 11 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
One of the best parts of walking outside in the late spring is the new, fragrant smells from all the blooming trees and shrubs. This french lilac, much like any fragrant lilac, is an awesome contributor. What makes this particular type of lilac special is a bloom color of violet and lavender that come together to a beautiful shade of purple. This lilac is a hummingbird, and pollinators dream.
This lilac is a low maintenance perennial shrub that will grow vertically year after year, as it’s hardy in zones 4-8. Its roots resemble those of trees, and once established it can be expected to be very hardy and dependable. Due to this plant’s height characteristics, this shrub actually makes an exceptional cut flower filler, or stem for a bouquet. Perhaps the most lovely characteristic of this lilac - the enjoyable lilac fragrance.
President Poincare French Lilac Care
This perennial will thrive in either full or partial sun. It’s best to plant within a neutral pH soil that's well drained. It would benefit from light, all purpose fertilization. Be careful not to use too harsh of a fertilization product as this is a perennial that could suffer from chemical burn due to fertilizing. If using granular fertilizer, it’s best to use half of the concentration that’s recommended.
Pruning too much can create a delay in blooming, as blooms happen most often when the shrub is tall. This lilac does, however benefit greatly from deadheading spent blooms.
President Poincare French Lilac Spacing
This lilac is compact in width, but grows very tall to heights of nine to eleven feet. For this reason, it should be spaced at nine to eleven feet as well.
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President Poincare French Lilac Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 9 - 11 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 9 - 11 Feet |
| Spacing: 9 - 11 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Moderate |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: President Poincare French Lilac |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: SYRINGA VUL. `PRESIDENT POINCAIRE` |
- SKU:
- 1231014023-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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