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Syringa vulgaris 'Nadezhda' | Nadezhda Lilac

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DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘Nadezhda’ is a Russian lilac cultivar selected by breeder Leonid Kolesnikov; its name translates to “hope.” In late spring, mauve pink buds open into full, double florets that read lilac-blue to blue-lavender, often showing a two-tone effect as the flowers expand. Conical clusters are generous and fragrant, making this a fine choice for cutting.

After bloom, the plant carries clean green foliage that provides a tidy backdrop through summer. The double flowers tend to hold their form well, with individual petals giving each floret a softly layered look. Planted where fragrance can be appreciated, ‘Nadezhda’ offers a classic lilac season with refined color and abundant bloom.

DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘Nadezhda’ is a Russian lilac cultivar selected by breeder Leonid Kolesnikov; its name translates to “hope.” In late spring, mauve pink buds open into full, double florets that read lilac-blue to blue-lavender, often showing a two-tone effect as the flowers expand. Conical clusters are generous and fragrant, making this a fine choice for cutting.

After bloom, the plant carries clean green foliage that provides a tidy backdrop through summer. The double flowers tend to hold their form well, with individual petals giving each floret a softly layered look. Planted where fragrance can be appreciated, ‘Nadezhda’ offers a classic lilac season with refined color and abundant bloom.

  • Family: Oleaceae
    Height: 10 to 15 ft
    Width: 8 to 12 ft
    Foliage color: Deciduous medium green leaves
    Flower color: Pale blue to soft blue-lavender, double, highly fragrant flower clusters
    Bloom Time: Late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate; prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove spent clusters
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Hedging & Privacy
    ‍ ‍ ● Fragrant Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Manzanita         California lilac
         Poppy                Foxtail lily
         Oregano            Globe artichoke

    Design Tip:
    Draw attention to ‘Nadezhda’s’ two-tone flowers by planting it where the changing color can be viewed up close. Mauve-pink buds opening to blue-lavender double blooms create a layered effect that adds depth and subtle variation to the late-spring garden.