Pocahontas Lilac
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'
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Pocahontas Lilac is a large upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage that turns bronzy red in fall. Panicles of maroon violet buds open to fragrant violet flowers that bloom heavily from early to mid spring. Best flowering with full sun and rich, moist well-drained neutral soils.
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Type: |
Shrub, Tree |
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Origins: |
S. oblata x S. vulgaris Hybrid |
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Height: |
12' - 15' |
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Spread: |
8’ - 12' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Does not do well in acidic soils. Overfertilization can reduce blooms.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Giant Hyssop, New Jersey Tea, Joe-Pye Weed
IMAGE: cultivar413, 180513 079 Idyllwild CA - Alpenglow Lilac Gardens, General Collection....
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.