Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'ESTHER STALEY' lilac
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
3-4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Variety Esther Staley has single, lilac-pink flowers opening from mauve-red buds. Stiff leaves are heart-shaped, upto 10 cm long, mid to dark green. Lilacs are popular for showy flowers as well as dense foliage which makes them ideal for informal hedges. Adaptable to most soil types. Fully hardy.