President Lincoln is a standout French hybrid lilac known for its clear, true blue flowers—one of the truest blues available in the lilac world. Blooming in mid-spring, it produces large, upright panicles filled with single, sky-blue florets that carry the classic, sweet lilac fragrance. The color is especially striking in contrast to the deep green foliage, making it a favorite for cut flower arrangements and spring displays.
This upright, deciduous shrub grows 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, with a well-branched, rounded habit. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and, like other Syringa vulgaris types, benefits from pruning immediately after bloom to encourage strong flowering the following year. Exceptionally cold-hardy and dependable, President Lincoln brings bold color and classic structure to hedges, borders, or specimen plantings.
Key Features:
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Rare, true blue single blooms with strong fragrance
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Mid-spring flowering
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Excellent for cutting, borders, or hedge use
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Cold-hardy and long-lived
President Lincoln Lilac is a timeless choice for gardeners seeking a distinctive bloom color in a traditional lilac form.